formation

policy

The government's new education policy formation involved input from teachers and parents.

lead to, result in

The new safety regulations resulted in the formation of a special committee to review procedures.

battle

The soldiers lined up in battle formation before marching across the field.

family, household, social

The school's new program helps students understand the importance of healthy family formation.

in a ~

The soldiers marched in formation down the street during the parade.

in ~

The geese flew in formation as they migrated south for the winter.