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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Satellite images also show the formation of a barrier lake at the base of the landslide's path, which Chinese authorities have warned poses a major risk of further flooding and has hampered rescue efforts.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

On the other hand, people at risk for kidney stones are often advised to drink more water to prevent stone formation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Not even a year into their formation, Santos Bravos topped Billboard’s new Latin music poll.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Their results showed that nanoscale particles once viewed as imperfections to be eliminated could instead provide useful sites for droplet formation.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

The German fighters tried to break up the Soviet formation.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The deluge of ice and mud caused huge lakes to form, and one of these formations has become a direct threat to emergency workers scouring the region for survivors.

From Barron's Aug. 29, 2026

These formations are widespread across Utah's Wasatch and Uinta ranges and can also be found on the Colorado Plateau in the La Sal Mountains near Moab.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

Beginning with the shape of United's squad provides much-needed context, but it is important to note that much of their play is based on tactical principles, not just formations.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“We require so much of those guys, from what we do with formations with motions, with adjustments that they’re going to make before the ball is even snapped,” Scheelhaase said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The road crossed a dried slough where pipes of ice stood out of the frozen mud like formations in a cave.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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