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formulate

[fawr-myuh-leyt] / ˈfɔr myəˌleɪt /


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That said, the recent surge in bond yields is starting to convince more investors that that the Fed will need to formulate its message about inflation risks stemming from higher oil prices.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Radcliffe hoped they would formulate a set of bipartisan recommendations to the state legislature.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Alex’s reporting focuses in particular on the inner workings of the National Security Council and how top players in an administration formulate and execute foreign policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

"We've got a little bit of that early rehab to go through to formulate where he may plug into the series, but we expect him to take some part in the series."

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

“Casing the joint” means observing a particular location in order to formulate a plan.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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