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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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Editor’s tip: This mild exfoliant is formulated with lavender oil, which helps soothe skin while providing a comforting aroma that’ll enhance your evening skincare ritual.
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Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Don't Use Fabric Softener in Every Load Fabric softeners are formulated to make fabric feel softer to the touch, and to reduce the electric charges that cause static cling in fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
And product recall numbers began to tick up, says Dobos, who's been formulating cosmetics for about 25 years.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
There are plenty of formulas specifically suited for a variety of hair types, ranging from aerosols to powder dry shampoos to those specifically formulated for fine hair.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Don't Use Fabric Softener in Every Load Fabric softeners are formulated to make fabric feel softer to the touch, and to reduce the electric charges that cause static cling in fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
And product recall numbers began to tick up, says Dobos, who's been formulating cosmetics for about 25 years.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
There are plenty of formulas specifically suited for a variety of hair types, ranging from aerosols to powder dry shampoos to those specifically formulated for fine hair.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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These responses ran the gamut from highly positive to incredibly negative, but perhaps the most interesting were the ones that expressed a sentiment somewhere in between.Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Across Missouri, Kansas City has also expressed interest following the success of the city’s NWSL franchise, with Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany reportedly involved as well.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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But even as committed to that idea as Jason may have been, none of us were prepared to the degree to which people love this show.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company is preparing to offset the loss in revenue from top-selling treatments slated to lose exclusivity on the market, including Eliquis, Opdivo and Revlimid, a blood cancer treatment.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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With many variables at play, White Castle hasn't measured whether Flippy has improved employee retention, Richardson said.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s a difficult thing for someone with the budget of a mere mortal to say.Tim Stevens, The Verge, 3 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his film work, Jones composed the music for the landmark television miniseries Roots in 1977.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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For the small screen, Jones composed the theme songs for shows including Sanford and Son, Ironside and The Bill Cosby Show.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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These strategic decision-makers, typically focused on bottom-line results and long-term business objectives, require compelling narratives that clearly articulate the value and potential impact of AI initiatives.Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Blinken will arrive in Israel on Tuesday to discuss the U.S. concerns articulated in the letter.Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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So far, more than 1 million Ukrainian citizens have been drafted into the armed forces.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Now, of course, L.A. has drafted another raw, developmental project at the point, former USC Trojans backup point guard Bronny James.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Their argument escalated and got louder, which Tim said led Alex to put her hand over his mouth.Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Under a new license with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Piaget was finally able to put Warhol’s name on a style the pop artist had favored and that became closely associated with his style.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Election denialism could spark violence after a close race, the Editorial Board writes.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Peaky Blinders creator and Spencer screenwriter Steven Knight wrote the script for Maria prior to 2023's Hollywood WGA strike, allowing for the movie to begin filming soon after that strike ended in September.Charna Flam, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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