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[fawr-myuh-luh] / ˈfɔr myə lə /


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The proposed Bilirakis commission also would evaluate whether the current formula for calculating annual cost-of-living adjustments accurately reflects the financial realities facing seniors, including inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The film is well-paced, if occasionally repetitive, and approaches the hackneyed wish-gone-wrong formula with some unique panache.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

A diversion from that formula poses substantial risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"There's no magic formula for creating these exceptional establishments," said Julien Gardin, general manager at Fouquet's Paris.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s the baby. Hannah’s still able to feed her, but she’s getting dehydrated. I’m afraid she won’t be able to breastfeed much longer. We have some powdered formula, but that’s kind of useless without water....”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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