formation
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He can choose not to compound an energy shock with monetary restraint that damages capital formation and productivity growth exactly when the economy needs both.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Religion, or what Mr. Dasgupta refers to as “political theology,” plays an important part in the author’s conception of state formation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Scientists proposed this idea, known as inside-out planet formation, about a decade ago, but evidence supporting it has been limited until now.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
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
The guardsmen blew their horns, and the caravan tottered on into a loose marching formation.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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Geological Features
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