formulate
verb (used with object)
to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically.
had formulated
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past perfectof formulate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Although money was tight in 2017, Maxfield said the Brophys had formulated a plan to transition toward retirement.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
City officials said in a statement on Saturday that they had "expected a large crowd" during the weekend and had formulated a plan, according to several local reports.
From Fox News ● Mar. 27, 2022
With exactly a month to go until the Games start, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin assured reporters China had "formulated an efficient and highly effective defence system".
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2022
They had not yet played together in a game, but Rams cornerback Marcus Peters already had formulated his evaluation of second-year safety John Johnson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2018
Over the years Ben had formulated fire-tested strategies.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
