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
According to the researchers, geological activity connected to the ancient ocean may have triggered mountain formation far from the actual plate boundaries.
From Science Daily • May 18, 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
United were in disarray when Amorim was dismissed, with poor results and disagreements over the Portuguese's tactics and formation leading to an increasingly strained relationship with club officials towards the end of his 14-month tenure.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Guardian cannot see the footage, so she has no way of knowing how promising this rock formation looks.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing formation
Geological Features
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Shape Up: Form
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A Soccer and a Football Special
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