formulation

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Under this formulation, when a previous decision does not conform with history and tradition, stare decisis—the court’s deference to judicial precedent—is especially weak.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Later work showed that Schrödinger's wave-based formulation and Heisenberg's matrix-based approach were mathematically equivalent in almost every situation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

"If we've already shown that we can import this relatively basic but fundamental applied math algorithm into neuromorphic -- is there a corresponding neuromorphic formulation for even more advanced applied math techniques?"

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

The pill—a tablet formulation of its Wegovy shot—is now available through over 70,000 U.S. pharmacies such as CVS and Costco, and telehealth providers including Ro, LifeMD, Weight Watchers, NovoCare Pharmacy and GoodRx, among others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

It makes predictions and claims that are almost impossible to falsify since an alternative formulation consistent with what happened is always easy to dream up.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos