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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Hence why we're seeing this new formation again, with the interchange and false nine.

From BBC

His canvas was vast and so were his themes, chief among them a clear-eyed assessment of that part of the nation so essential to the formation of America’s national identity.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new study led by Yongda Zhu at the University of Arizona suggests these black holes can also slow the formation of stars in galaxies located millions of light-years away.

From Science Daily

It is a popular tourist destination for Iranians thanks to its rare UNESCO-listed rock formations, turquoise waters, mangroves and relaxed atmosphere.

From Barron's

Even when air temperatures fall below freezing in autumn, the ocean retains heat longer, delaying the formation of solid ice along the coast.

From Science Daily