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had formed
  • past perfect of form.

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Stellantis said this week it had formed a joint venture with China's Dongfeng to share EV manufacturing, sales and engineering operations in Europe.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

He reached into his pocket to pull out a handkerchief to wipe the perspiration that had formed on his brow.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson