in a ... formation

Examples (10)

• The men were grouped in a close formation.
• The jets flew in a tight formation over the stadium.
• Marching bands often move in a rectangular formation during halftime shows.
• The cyclists rode in a staggered formation to reduce wind resistance.
• The geese traveled in a V-shaped formation across the sky at dawn.
• Please line up in a single-file formation before entering the auditorium.
• The defenders reset in a compact formation after losing possession.
• By nightfall, the convoy advanced in a column formation along the narrow road.
• If we spread out, we won’t be in a cohesive formation anymore.
• The drones will hover in a diamond formation while the fireworks begin.