formation

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One morning at roll call Adek was waiting at my usual spot, though it was dangerous for him to be out of his formation.

From Literature

Birds called to each other across the banks, and wild ducks took off from the surface in formation.

From Literature

These pathways guide critical processes such as embryo formation and organ development.

From Science Daily

He has been highlighting concerns around the changing climate and biodiversity loss since the early 1990s, not long after the formation of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

From BBC

Scientists have produced the most detailed map ever created of dark matter that runs throughout the Universe, revealing how it has influenced the formation of stars, galaxies, and planets.

From Science Daily