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
That is because it was discovered in Thailand's youngest dinosaur-bearing rock formation.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
President Edgars Rinkevics said he would take a decision on the "quickest possible formation" of a new government on 15 May.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Danny and Glory turned to the rock formation.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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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