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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work
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Each body wash is formulated with gentle yet effective cleansing agents (like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide), and suitable for all skin types—even sensitive skin.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Both Johnson and Carroll said Monday that the plan for the assessment was formulated before the discovery of the $950,000 theft.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Even better, glosses are formulated without harsh chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which weaken keratin (the protein that keeps your strands strong).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence For glowy skin, apply Amazon’s most popular facial serum, which is formulated with snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and more hydrating ingredients.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Both Johnson and Carroll said Monday that the plan for the assessment was formulated before the discovery of the $950,000 theft.
—Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Even better, glosses are formulated without harsh chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which weaken keratin (the protein that keeps your strands strong).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence For glowy skin, apply Amazon’s most popular facial serum, which is formulated with snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and more hydrating ingredients.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Many observers have expressed concerns that annulling the vote could trigger civil unrest.Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The condition of the bricks and missing mortar on the building called for a lot of prep work to prepare the surface.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Biden has made no decision on the preemptive pardons, the people familiar with the matter said, but the staffers are working to be prepared in case the president decides in favor of issuing them.Tyler Pager and Meryl Kornfield The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Roughly 43 percent of Texas' teacher workforce was composed of people from historically disadvantaged groups in 2022.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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By elite education in the U.S., Brooks is talking about the pinnacle of the Ivy League—Harvard—but also the broader set of schools that compose the top of any university rankings system.Jonathan Wai, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Many questioned how to articulate what, exactly, might count as a transformative experience: for the idea to have value, the classification would have to be quite narrow.Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Former Angels pitcher Jered Weaver articulated the latter point on his Twitter/X account Saturday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Her husband was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and eventually started playing for the Broncos.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Eli was drafted by the Chargers and sent to the New York Giants via trade, a move many contended was a result of his family's wishes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the lawsuit early last month put the decision on high speed.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Certain sports and occupations: Football, skiing, and skateboarding are some sports that can put you at a higher risk for arm fractures.Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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In her Civil Discourse blog, Vance, a former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama during the Obama administration, wrote on Wednesday that Bragg has not ruled out the possibility that Merchan could decide to sentence Trump before his inauguration on January 20.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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