on form

phrase

chiefly British
: performing well
He's been playing poorly in recent months, but now he's back on form.

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Realistically, there is no coherent argument that any rider at this Vuelta can beat him on form alone. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Beginners can incorporate power training into their routines by focusing on form, starting with a few exercises, keeping loads light, and warming up before every workout. Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 But Hamilton was on form, buoyed up by a massive crowd, most of whom were there to see him. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 One day, the women focused on form, precision and flow while boxing, then had a discussion connecting those principles to leading under pressure. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on form

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“On form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20form. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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