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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Even so, the planet is warmer than Jupiter, which has a temperature of about 140 K. Scientists believe this extra warmth comes from heat left over from the planet's formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Oil-and-gas production has surged in Argentina’s massive Vaca Muerta shale formation, while mining, particularly lithium and copper, has attracted fresh investment and brought in much-needed dollars through exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

As Bayern got into settled possession against Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final, the back four in their 4-2-3-1 formation changed positions in a way that troubled their opponents.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Black struggle for voting rights perhaps best exemplifies how Black activism was critical to the formation of the Reconstruction Amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Guardian cannot see the footage, so she has no way of knowing how promising this rock formation looks.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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