formats

Example Sentences

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“Yesteryear,” released two months ago, has sold 625,000 copies across all formats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In practice, however, content creators generally offer their guests longer formats and less aggressive questioning.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

His Rajasthan Royals side were 125-1 after eight overs, with opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, an India international across formats, on 25 from 20 balls at the other end.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“We believe the platform would be extraordinarily difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to replicate, particularly as blockbuster filmmaking becomes increasingly optimized around premium formats and immersive theatrical experiences,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Familiar examples include standardized weights and measures, electrical voltages and cables, computer file formats, and paper currency.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker