Example Sentences

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Winning 2-0 against Falkirk and with Celtic losing 1-0 at Motherwell, the perfect picture was forming in front of their eyes.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Many of them either reached college age as the modern federal student-loan system was forming or borrowed later, likely on behalf of their children.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In late 2025, Barron’s questioned whether a quantum bubble was forming.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

I was forming my own theories — a writer, of course, or perhaps a musician.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

Claudia’s words came slowly; she was forming thoughts into the shape of words for the first time in a long time.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg