formation
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On Monday, Iran officially announced the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage traffic through the strait which it said should be within the boundaries communicated by the Iranian armed forces.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Guardiola's City have opted to defend in a 4-2-4 formation out of possession, holding their shape before pressing in specific moments.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
To better understand how the pattern develops, the researchers partnered with Przemysław Prusinkiewicz, a scientist internationally recognized for his work on plant vein formation.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
He said the researchers referred to the nagatitan as "the last titan" of Thailand, because the fossils were found in the country's youngest dinosaur-bearing rock formation.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Pong expected the police boats to be full of officers, but they bobbed silently in the water, anchored in formation.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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Geological Features
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Shape Up: Form
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A Soccer and a Football Special
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