formulating

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You’re not formulating an answer when you’re watching a movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In a book to be published Tuesday, “Poisoned Ivies,” Ms. Stefanik recalls formulating the question only after the three presidents had spent hours offering evasive, noncommittal answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Rogers told a few close associates he was formulating a contingency plan in which she would leave later this year, The Wall Street Journal reported last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

BBC Sport also understands Britain is formulating bids to host multiple international cross-country championships over the next few years.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Around the time that Shin and Park were formulating their escape plan, the North Korean government concluded that the border had become far too porous and posed a threat to internal security.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden