"Years later", she wrote in her autobiography (Thatcher, 1995: 174–175), "I was able to formulate my own answer to the problem, which is that Government should concentrate on funding basic science and leave its application and development to the private sector"; the "answer to the problem", when it came, became known as the Near Market Cuts.
With her guidance, I was able to formulate a topic that delved deep into those greater questions, while still being a manageable course of study.
And, if I don't babble anything initially, I usually just blankly stare until my nervousness subsides and I'm able to formulate words.
"During the interview process, my school liked that I was able to formulate how the skills I developed through my film education could help me in crafting my new skills as a social worker," he said.
"In cases such as this, where a well-known person is either depicted or has provided inspiration for a character, it is not surprising that someone aggrieved by it is able to formulate the basis of a legal argument," said Alex Tutty of law firm Sheridans, which specialises in the entertainment and media fields.
"I was like, if I can take my own notes and formulate my own game plan, then if there is a slight difference in terminology or definition, I'll be able to formulate a better idea in my mind by writing it down myself".
I would not have put them that way if I myself had been able to formulate them.
But I will not be able to formulate thoughts about X and Y unless I am acquainted with X and Y. Being acquainted with X and Y means knowing X and Y; and anyone who knows X and Y will not mistake them for each other.
That said, I understand the species somewhat, and have been able to formulate this gift guide for those of you who might have gift responsibilities toward a hipster friend or relative.
But no one has been able to formulate a basic rule for calving.
