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had formed

  • past perfect of form.

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Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis said in May it had formed a joint venture with China's Dongfeng to share manufacturing, sales and engineering operations on the continent.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Instead it emerged from a web of relationships Canny had formed in the traditional music world, with many of the musicians already aware of each other's work.

From BBC May 16, 2026

This type of atmosphere would be unlikely if the planet had formed close to its star, where lighter gases usually dominate.

From Science Daily May 7, 2026

Together, the two airlines said, they would pose a better foil to the giants United, American, and Delta, which had formed over the decades through their own big piles of mergers and acquisitions.

From Slate May 5, 2026

A long line had formed at the base of the Eiffel Tower.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson