formation
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Following its formation, the emerging outfit needed a singer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
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
I quickly discovered that when I maneuvered our way toward the middle of the roll-call formation we had a little protection from the wind.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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