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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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In some situations, they can also contribute to the formation of plasma bubbles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Those details are valuable because cave formation follows recognizable geological processes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

On its weekly chart, it has carved out a bullish inverse head and shoulders formation dating back to last March following the end of a 10-week losing streak.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Housing is an area of particular focus for Mr. Lindsey, since he rightfully notes that it is beset by bad regulations and high prices that inhibit family formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Simultaneously, a second Japanese formation raids Iba Field, forty miles west of Clark, knocking out a squadron of planes and destroying equipment.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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