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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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The order requires the White House to provide detailed information regarding the substance of the advice USDS and Mr. Musk have provided and the process through which that advice has been formulated and communicated within the Executive Branch.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The lip balm is formulated with almond and rose oil, vitamin E, and petroleum jelly to soothe and hydrate.
—Lindsey Greenfeld, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
With luxury packaging and a buildable, blendable formula, the brand’s four new shade sticks were formulated with the intention to avoid streaks and patchiness.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
It is carefully formulated to help the body recover, maximize weight loss, and minimize nutrient deficiencies.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.—
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
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Additionally, the state is preparing for potential financial strain if congressional Republicans move forward with plans to cut billions from Medicaid, which could put coverage for millions at risk.—
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Unexpected flavors swirl together, from whiskey naan; samosa with jackfruit; baked lamb nachos; cheese and prune kofta; and Queens Duck, a whole roast duck that takes 45 minutes to prepare, and is carved tableside and served with a rumani pancake and tamarind hoisin.—
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
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Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.—
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One thousand submissions of past work and accompanying materials that best articulate the filmmaker’s vision will be accepted via the submissions process, 100 preliminary finalists will be selected and notified in May 2025.—
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In 2023, in the spring, 147,000 were drafted, as were another 130,000 in the fall.—
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And if the Giants draft that quarterback of the future in April?—
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The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.—
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In other words, Foster just put himself on a loudly ticking clock.—
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Executive-produced by Guy Ritchie, created and written by Ronan Bennett and written by Jez Butterworth, MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives.—
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His career has been spent writing and editing for various newspapers, magazines and online publications before moving to Northwest Arkansas in 2024.—
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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