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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Caitlin Overton, who oversees education for The Warehouse, will work for the foundation on community outreach as well as schools.
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Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The facades of the San Lorenzo Cathedral in Perugia, in Umbria, have been restored thanks to contributions from the foundation.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall, as these provide the secure foundation needed to hold the weight of the bed—essential for safety and durability.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Organizations are rapidly discovering a fundamental truth: The success of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives hinges on a critical foundation—cloud infrastructure.
—Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
The facades of the San Lorenzo Cathedral in Perugia, in Umbria, have been restored thanks to contributions from the foundation.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the wall, as these provide the secure foundation needed to hold the weight of the bed—essential for safety and durability.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
Organizations are rapidly discovering a fundamental truth: The success of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives hinges on a critical foundation—cloud infrastructure.
—Chetan Mathur, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Forty-two states require voters who vote by mail to apply for the absentee ballot, and those approval processes are thorough, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, a non-profit public policy institute.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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According to a June 13, 2024 report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute, Trump’s 2017 tax cuts mostly benefited the rich.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
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For a solid 20 years now, the monocultural figure has been in headlines on a weekly basis – sometimes daily, sometimes hourly – for just about every reason an artist can be.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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The soldiers then moved to multiple military bases in Russia's eastern region.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, with the American public increasingly distrustful of nearly all institutions, small business retains its sheen.Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Producer Will Packer, singer-actor Fantasia Barrino and gospel superstar Hezekiah Walker are among the notables who will be celebrated at the 2nd annual HBCU Honors, which recognize prominent alumni of HBCU institutions.William Earl, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Battaglia also pointed to the growing importance of energy management technologies as a cornerstone for future infrastructure development.Christer Holloman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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In an age of tech disruption, the value of live experiences is skyrocketing—and sports remains a cornerstone of entertainment and human connection.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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And so in 2017, the group criticized the swift dismantling of Sam Durant’s Scaffold.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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After a successful tour with the classic Fleetwood Mac lineup in 2014 and 2015, Buckingham ran into conflict with his bandmates — and with Nicks in particular — leading to him being fired from the group in 2018.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Project 2025 plan Project 2025 calls for undoing the Biden administration’s overtime pay expansions and also proposes ways for employers to avoid paying it to those who do qualify, eroding its status as a bedrock labor protection.Bryce Covert, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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These form the bedrock of secure communication in the digital age, ensuring the authenticity and confidentiality of data transmission.Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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