form on

verb

formed on; forming on; forms on

transitive verb

: to take up a formation next to

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Quickly stir until most of the flour is absorbed, then cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of dry flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Laboureau carefully poured the mate leaves into the cup until a mound, or montañita, formed on one side of the metal straw. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Saka, Odegaard and Ben White formed an excellent triangle, while Martinelli was in form on the left before Trossard’s arrival in the January transfer window. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for form on

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“Form on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/form%20on. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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