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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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It called for the removal of what it called a "veto" on executive formation - namely the nominations of parties to the roles of first and deputy first minister.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Understanding why star formation has become less active as the universe ages is a major question in research on galaxy formation and evolution.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

When the morning finally wrapped up and the temperature started to climb, participants stacked their sandbags into a towering formation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

That’s why he liked the idea of birds flying in formation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Elsewhere, in Berlin’s parks and gardens, thousands of Hitler followers stood in military formation.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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

By injecting a solution into banded iron formations, the researchers were able to increase hydrogen generation, raising the possibility that naturally produced hydrogen could one day be deliberately enhanced underground.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

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

The penguins began to drill very nicely, wheeling and changing their formations with great precision, until Mrs. Popper stopped playing in the middle of the piece.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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