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formation

[fawr-may-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Business formation so far in 2026 is happening at the fastest pace in years, according to Census Bureau data, thanks in part to artificial intelligence-driven innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

In connection with the formation and capitalization of Silgan MCC, Silgan will receive roughly $2.3 billion in cash proceeds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Polyethylene and polypropylene exposure led to more ROS formation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

This gave the researchers a more detailed picture of the changing brain activity associated with emotional memory formation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Suma breaks out of formation, a determined grin on her face as she passes me.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

For instance, Kubiak has been a major proponent of deploying formations with two tight ends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Susanville, the spot on the map, is an immutable intermingling of unique geologic formations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Driscoll wanted urgent modernisation by adding drones throughout ordinary army formations to make it adept for 21st Century warfare.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The deluge of ice and mud caused huge lakes, and one of these formations has become a risk of further floods.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

The towering formations had been serrated by the constant desert wind and looked like massive temple spires.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri


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