Example Sentences

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Forming new social connections is not always easy, even for animals known for their intelligence and communication skills.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

Forming a “Memphis Safe Task Force,” Trump dispatched more than a dozen federal agencies and departments—the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Forming a squad capable of competing in the Champions League is an altogether different proposition from seeking to improve a team that could yet finish 17th in the league.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Forming a local rebuilding authority would enable the use of tax-increment financing, in which land purchases and improvements would be funded based on expected increases in property taxes from improvements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Forming a circle, the men began clapping their hands.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros