in formation

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

Describes things (especially aircraft or troops) moving together in an ordered pattern.

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Examples (10)

  • The geese flew in formation across the valley at dawn.
  • The soldiers marched in formation down the parade ground.
  • A squadron of planes was flying in formation above the stadium.
  • The drones hovered in formation to spell out the company logo.
  • Police vehicles moved in tight formation to block the intersection.
  • The team lined up in formation before the kickoff.
  • By nightfall, the ships were sailing in formation toward the harbor.
  • As the alarm sounded, the cadets stood in formation within seconds.
  • Two satellites will travel in formation to capture stereo images of the storm.
  • The dancers entered the stage in formation, then broke apart into solos.