formation
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On the other hand, people at risk for kidney stones are often advised to drink more water to prevent stone formation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
That creates a basic trade-off between nucleation, the initial formation of droplets, and droplet mobility.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Those discoveries have already put pressure on existing models of galaxy formation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 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
There was no way the squadron was going to be able to fly home in air-show formation as they usually did.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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
The offside rule and promotion and relegation are the butts of repeated jokes and there are discussions of tactics, positions, formations and other game-related details that would have previously frustrated viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 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
I note the various rock formations jutting out from the ground.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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Shape Up: Form
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Geological Features
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