formula
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He found a winning formula with his co-stars, who performed makeovers on gardens belonging to members of the public.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
If DoorDash can apply its laser-focus on delivery experience to groceries and invest wisely in warehouses, it might be able to find a winning formula on speed and accuracy, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Raman could conceivably try that formula, Grose said, and take advantage of what figures to be a honeymoon period with voters who are hungry for change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Despite now holding a world record for the power of her voice, Willison said there was no magic formula behind her success.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
It’s the famous quadratic formula, which is the crowning achievement of high-school algebra class.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
"We wanted to see whether the starting point of his formulae fit naturally into some physics," says Sinha.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 16, 2025
The Department for Education in England has said students in maths, physics, and combined science exams will be allowed to use formulae and equation sheets.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025
"Negotiations are not just mathematical formulae but also personal relationships. And trust. Unfortunately, today we are losing a measure of trust in us," Podolyak said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 6, 2023
Pupils also had advance information about exam content, a choice of topics in some subjects, and additional resources in certain exams such as formulae sheets.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2022
He turned his back to the class and began erasing formulae from the slate board.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Sun says Chinese production companies often replicate successful formulas, with only minor tweaks - and that's something Heather has noticed, too.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
In buildings without submeters, tenants are often billed by third-party companies that use opaque formulas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
No unopened, distributed Abbott infant formulas have tested positive for the bacteria that sickened the babies, the company said in a statement Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
This is why I have come to appreciate what I think of as back-pocket formulas: reliable little systems you can make while your brain goes mostly offline.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
My head is full of isosceles triangles and hypotenuses and formulas.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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