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[in-fawrm] / ɪnˈfɔrm /


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Text that aims to inform the public on general interest issues will also have to be labelled if they are created using AI without human editorial oversight.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

While LGBTQ+ voices were far from silent, especially in a city like New York, the idea that their perspectives could inform broader conversations was not as widespread as it has become.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

"Understanding the biological, behavioral, and social factors that promote exceptional cognitive aging may ultimately complement traditional disease-focused approaches and help inform more personalized strategies for supporting brain health across the lifespan."

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

They think this will inform a cautious approach to fiscal 2027 guidance, although they are hopeful that the Australian biopharma will have some new contract wins to report at next month’s annual result announcement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

“Before I come on board your vessel,” said he, “will you have the kindness to inform me whither you are bound?”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

"Even when there is an accident or mechanical fault, the water guard quickly informs the control room and a rescue boat is deployed in record time," he said.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

This partly informs the team’s forecast for Fed policy through 2027.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The dance floor informs both the structure of the production and the record’s lyrical concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“His insistence on color saturation is something that really informs his work for ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ and it’s really that movie that cements his reputation as one of the masters of scenic art.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

“This village is called Anlungthmor and we will live here for the time being,” Pa informs us that night.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

Someone – a colleague perhaps – had informed the gang exactly where he worked and what he did.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in the early hours of Sunday that he and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt were being informed of the investigation and vowed to bring those reponsible for the "horrific act" to justice.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Those services keep many communities healthy, safe and informed.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

For decades, its analyses informed policy on issues ranging from criminal justice to immigration to urban development.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

He informed them that the obelisk stood in Heliopolis for many centuries.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

The media cited Australian foreign ministry letters sent to the families of the two citizens killed, informing them that Laos would charge the operator of the Tiger brand of alcohol with operating illegally.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Nearly three years later Mahrang's family received a phone call informing them that his body had been found in Lasbela district, in the south of the province.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Five hours before kickoff, after spending the morning celebrating with fellow fans before attending the team parade, Wright received an email from StubHub informing him that his tickets couldn’t be transferred.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Separately on Thursday, Novo Nordisk said it had identified a cybersecurity incident in which some nonpublic data, including personal information, were copied externally without authorization and that it was informing affected parties.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

“I am leaving!” he announced curtly, with the bearing of a Russian count, informing Fischer and Schmid that he was going to the stage to play the game there.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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