The Federation makes it sound noble, going out and seeking new life forms.

The Federation made "major concessions" to both countries to persuade them to change the name of their national federations.

Anyhow, the Federation made contact shortly after the colony was established.

Their clthzation had already passed its peak and been in decline when the Federation made first contact.

The Federation has made a major investment in this shipment of relief supplies.

Would the Federation have made a greater effort to save us if we were under their umbrella?

The Federation had made some kind of adjustment.

I have no use for prisoners, but my superiors are concerned that the Federation might be making a push into this region of space.

How could the Federation make this kind of information just available to any psychotic who asked?

Oh, I have no doubt the Federation has made advancements.