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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work
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Overseed thin turf with a seed mix formulated for the site’s growing conditions.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
It is also formulated with a combination of gel and fast-dry technology for fast and easy installation.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Eye makeup removers are specially formulated to dissolve and remove stubborn, even waterproof eye makeup that’s meant to stay on for long periods of time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Provide basic guardrails to ensure the AI model is looking at the correct information when formulating its response.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
It is also formulated with a combination of gel and fast-dry technology for fast and easy installation.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Eye makeup removers are specially formulated to dissolve and remove stubborn, even waterproof eye makeup that’s meant to stay on for long periods of time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Provide basic guardrails to ensure the AI model is looking at the correct information when formulating its response.
—Cory McNeley, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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According to Packer, several high-profile alumni including rapper Common, singer K. Michelle and comedian Roy Wood, Jr. had expressed opposition as well.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Centric will take on oversight of the sportswear, activewear, kids’ apparel, dress shirts, workwear and performance golf categories, Authentic said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Birthright citizenship is a Constitutional right, clearly articulated in the 14th amendment.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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He is also widely regarded as a strong communicator who would be able to articulate the BBC’s mission effectively.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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And, of the 10 starters for the Angels’ triple-A team that night, one was drafted by the team.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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That unit had 14 starters/key contributors get drafted, six of them in the first round.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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One study in The New York Times in 2020 showed that 95% of over 7,000 books surveyed were written by white people.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Microsoft says 30% of its code is already written by AI, and Meta aims for 50% by 2026.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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