form on

verb

formed on; forming on; forms on

transitive verb

: to take up a formation next to

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On offense, although the overall work was surely below average, two of their underperforming regulars, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill, did show improved form on Wednesday. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Conversely, major troughs in the jetstream will form on either side of that giant ridge, one in the Pacific Northwest and another right over New England. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Clark and an electrician puzzle over unexplained power outages and new breakers that have formed on the circuit board. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026 The product is named after the tardigrade – a tiny organism famous for being one of the toughest life forms on Earth, capable of surviving temperatures between -272 °C and 150 °C (-458 °F and 302 °F). Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026 The centerpiece of a makeshift Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn of the White House took form on May 25 as construction crews installed a soaring 90-foot tall, open-air structure that stands out dramatically from most views of the building. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 May 2026 The dog’s presence suggests that the relationships and bonds formed on the island endure beyond death. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 The large circumference allows the rice to cook through while a crispy socarrat forms on the bottom of the pan. José Andrés, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026 Fresh, tender leaves pop out on the trees, the herbaceous perennials that disappeared over the winter poke out of the ground, and buds begin to form on your roses. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026

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“Form on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/form%20on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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