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 25 Sep. 2026.

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