formation
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Leo writes that modern technology has wonderful benefits like the establishment and ease of worldwide interconnections, the formation of global community and solidarity via the digital commons.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Arteta has mostly opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation this season, with Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard playing as a three behind a lone striker.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The gap was later filled on March 19 with a doji, marking the depth of the recent cup-with-handle formation.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
These invisible forces influence major cosmic events and processes, including solar storms, the movement of high energy particles, and even galaxy formation.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
They scrambled toward Frank’s position, pushing and hacking monsters out of their way until they stood shoulder to shoulder with the comrades, arranging themselves in a square formation.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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Geological Features
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