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inform

[in-fawrm] / ɪnˈfɔrm /


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The idea is to model different future scenarios that inform their big decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Salisbury agreed, adding that axis members are also able to call on the pool of knowledge shared among them; experience fielding weapons in one theater can inform fighting in another.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Later, they called back to inform him that, actually, those were gone forever.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

"We can't ban them. They exist, they inform the public, for some people that's convenient," spokesman Yuri Ignat told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

I try to listen, but it’s hard when “We regret to inform you” keeps pounding inside my head.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

It informs why he thinks he survived being shot five times point-blank: “I believe god saved me,” he said.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Sheffield, the GP explained while the tests cannot offer "an absolute diagnosis", they could provide an indication that informs next steps.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Soft Palms are angry, and that informs the spirit of “In Echo.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

“Human love is forever,” the vuvv informs us.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson

“In response, we will intensify our voter outreach and educational initiatives to ensure individuals are fully informed and aware of any adjustments to the voting process.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“You have to sign up for the 20-hour Canvas computer course,” my boss had informed me.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

"The person killed in this incident is a young 17-year-old female. Her family has been informed," police said on their website without giving any other identity details.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Ms. Graham responded: “I’m just going to be honest. . . . I’m not that informed on national security.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

At the White House, CIA officials kept President Kennedy informed of the intelligence—the product, as spies call it.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

"Before this happened things were going great. The audiences were beautiful, so supportive and warm, then I woke up to the email informing me things had been stolen," she said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

He cited historical analogues, recent jobs data and his own personal use of AI for parenting and fitness as informing his positive outlook on the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Simms added that he and his wife received texts and photos from Shanahan’s wife, Mandy, informing him that “Kyle’s been a part of some horrible accident.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

In the weeks before Burnham became prime minister, the BBC has been told that senior officials were summoned to calls informing them that a significant programme to move staff out of London was being developed.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

A nationalistic approach also began informing his choice of subject matter, especially after the Germans defeated the French in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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