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inform

[in-fawrm] / ɪnˈfɔrm /


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Online resources like the American Automobile Assn.’s fuel prices page, which shows national averages as well as gas prices by county, can inform drivers of the standard going rate.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The Fed will have much more data to inform its decision by the September meeting, says the head of global G-10 FX research and North America macro strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Text that aims to inform the public on general interest issues will also have to be labelled if they are created using AI without human editorial oversight.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

While LGBTQ+ voices were far from silent, especially in a city like New York, the idea that their perspectives could inform broader conversations was not as widespread as it has become.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

“My good friends,” said I, “will you be so kind as to tell me the name of this town and inform me where I am?”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

"Even when there is an accident or mechanical fault, the water guard quickly informs the control room and a rescue boat is deployed in record time," he said.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

This partly informs the team’s forecast for Fed policy through 2027.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Similar thinking informs today’s politicians and policymakers who want to expand the welfare state to address economic inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“His insistence on color saturation is something that really informs his work for ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ and it’s really that movie that cements his reputation as one of the masters of scenic art.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

She makes up her mind and as you pass by informs your back that she is daddy’s little angel child.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

Shortly after, Plum informed the team she wouldn’t return after her contract expires this season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

They added the boy's family had been informed, and were being supported by officers.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Max , 32, chuckled Wednesday when informed of that wisecrack, conceding that he’s got some pretty stiff competition in his family.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

A notice warned us not to interfere with the car’s autonomous features, and an announcement informed us that Waymo wouldn’t listen to our conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Second, when states and school districts adopt the standards, they are taking a stand for rigor, informed by a clear intent.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

The media cited Australian foreign ministry letters sent to the families of the two citizens killed, informing them that Laos would charge the operator of the Tiger brand of alcohol with operating illegally.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

In some cases, relatives flee homes when a family member dies, without informing authorities, leaving highly infectious corpses unattended for days.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Californians whose medical debt have been paid off will start receiving a letter in mid-July from Undue Medical Debt informing them of the debt relief.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Five hours before kickoff, after spending the morning celebrating with fellow fans before attending the team parade, Wright received an email from StubHub informing him that his tickets couldn’t be transferred.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Someone told camp authorities what the boys were doing— probably a prisoner who got extra bread for informing on them.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren




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