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something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the artificial language Esperanto was the brainchild of L. L. Zamenhof, a Polish oculist
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Recent Examples of brainchild
The Uncommon Beauty brainchild revealed her friendship breakup with Henderson during the show's Season 3 premiere in January 2020, according to E! News.
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The Times-Herald race was the brainchild of newspaper publisher Herman H. Kohlsaat.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Humble beginnings The project is the brainchild of writers Kevin Dwyer and Hamed Mobasser.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
State of play: The event is the brainchild of the club's owner, D'Arcy Drollinger.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The Times-Herald race was the brainchild of newspaper publisher Herman H. Kohlsaat.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Humble beginnings The project is the brainchild of writers Kevin Dwyer and Hamed Mobasser.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
State of play: The event is the brainchild of the club's owner, D'Arcy Drollinger.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With respect to crypto assets, the invention of Bitcoin and the blockchain—a secure and decentralized digital ledger—and the rise of social media, satisfied the first two requirements, but Wall Street and policymakers remained suspicious of the sector.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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Signs of a possible resumption of mining activity first emerged in October 2022 with the creation of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines within the Salvadoran government.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, in practice, faculty and departmental structures often resist the creation of cross-disciplinary degree programs.Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brush this heavy-hitting concoction of grapeseed, sesame, kukui, sunflower, and cupuaçu oils to instantly soften cuticles and provide the conditioning benefits that ultra-dry nails need to minimize breaking. .Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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With American consumers still feeling the pinch in their wallets, more and more are choosing to recreate fancy iced concoctions at home.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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