formative
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His mother planned every detail of those very first, life-changing flights with her son in mind, and that gift is one formative enough to last an eternity.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Big-ticket purchases like a first car or down payment on a home become much more achievable during their formative years if a parent intentionally set money aside to help cover costs.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
He had Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt to contend with in his formative years, then Nadal - and later Djokovic - emerged.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
As a young lawyer, my formative experiences were in Biloxi, Miss., representing families who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
And the truth is that I am not a particularly high-minded character in my formative years.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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