formation
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New neuron formation operates within a larger hippocampal circuit that stores episodic memories along with their emotional significance, and molecular disruptions appeared throughout that system.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Now 150 years after the formation of this country, that sun is still rising.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The permanence of sports franchises were behind the formation of Kushner’s Thrive Eternal venture, a permanent holding company launched under Thrive Capital in April.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Starting in a 4-2-4 formation again, players hold their positions before springing to press certain opponents when the moment is right.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“But never mind that. Ostriches are long of leg and short on brains. Bertha can’t have gone far. Cubs, fall in! Sniffing formation, hup! Now, any whiff of the bird?”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Beginning with the shape of United's squad provides much-needed context, but it is important to note that much of their play is based on tactical principles, not just formations.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
What matters is state-led formations that profess loyalty to similar ideas, but are far stronger and more sophisticated than jihadists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Ultraviolet flashlights attracted only a small number of isopods and never triggered the swirling formations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
He’s experimented with formations and tactics, shaken up his roster and motivated players by demanding to know why they can’t make a deep run into this World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Each one landed at a spot geologists thought looked interesting, where the rock formations might contain new information about the structure of the moon.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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Shape Up: Form
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