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the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
geese flying south in a V-formation
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With lush greenery and dramatic rock formations, the ranch’s tranquil backdrop creates a one-of-a-kind and serene golfing experience — there isn’t a house in sight.
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Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Paths lead to rock formations and caves.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Climbers love the myriad rock formations.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
Climbers will appreciate the sandstone cliffs and rock formations—a rarity in the state.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Workers at this largescale operation often blow up rock formations to reach their payloads.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
For hot water to circulate and produce electricity when brought to the surface, an EGS’s basic function is to inject fluid deep below to make new fissures in rock formations.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
The petroglyphs can be found on volcanic tuff formations formed over 760,000 years ago when a large eruption released hot ash that settled over the region.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Paths lead to rock formations and caves.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Climbers love the myriad rock formations.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
Climbers will appreciate the sandstone cliffs and rock formations—a rarity in the state.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Workers at this largescale operation often blow up rock formations to reach their payloads.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2025
For hot water to circulate and produce electricity when brought to the surface, an EGS’s basic function is to inject fluid deep below to make new fissures in rock formations.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
The petroglyphs can be found on volcanic tuff formations formed over 760,000 years ago when a large eruption released hot ash that settled over the region.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Formations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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