- present participle of form.
forming
Example Sentences
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Forming a sanctuary for themselves was just as important to the troupe as emboldening others’ desire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Forming new social connections is not always easy, even for animals known for their intelligence and communication skills.
From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025
Forming a “Memphis Safe Task Force,” Trump dispatched more than a dozen federal agencies and departments—the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
Forming a group to save is so common in South Korea that one bank is adapting to the custom.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
Forming a double line that led to the Dodge sedan, they hurried us and our baggage into the car while they stood guard.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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