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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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The Black struggle for voting rights perhaps best exemplifies how Black activism was critical to the formation of the Reconstruction Amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He eagerly allowed himself to be wrapped into a sash and joined the formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Solomon also expressed bullishness on winning business from upcoming initial public offerings that will proceed because "it's important for those businesses and for capital formation on those businesses," he predicted.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Laura will be competing in the singles event at the upcoming European Championships, where she has to place 12 cups in a formation.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He left the formation so he could rush his bleeding navigator to the hospital.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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