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formation

noun

fȯr-ˈmā-shən

Definition of formation

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized geese flying south in a V-formation

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Recent Examples of formation In May 2026, the department issued a permit for a brine production well that is drilled into an oil and gas formation. — Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 By the end of the 1930s, Schlumberger had moved into the Middle East, more than 20 years before the formation of OPEC. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026 Brother 2 Brother had not yet completed its formation as a nonprofit. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 One can be forgiven for going into Unsayable expecting to witness the formation of one of the most underrated American stylists of his generation. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for formation

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The Mini starts at PLN 144,000 (for reference, this works out as around US$38,000) but Craft House says that there are lots of options available, including the choice of materials, layout, and solar power, and the firm can configure it to suit.

— Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
The first paved circuit is slated to open this fall, with additional layouts—and the long‑form P1 Circuit—following later in the year or in early 2027.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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This format should encourage participation from top players in both singles and doubles, though maybe not the Wimbledon finalists.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Viewing Info Tesla’s Founders Are Backing The Anti-Cybertruck Well, the format of modern medicine is also changing.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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