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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation
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as in to demonstrate
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town
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as in to initiate
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
established the first school in the town
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Recent Examples of establish
However, scaling too quickly or expanding into the wrong areas can risk alienating the niche market that helped establish your business in the first place.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
One of the city’s key goals outlined in its 2022 plan to reduce homelessness was to establish a permanent low-barrier shelter.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
One of the city’s key goals outlined in its 2022 plan to reduce homelessness was to establish a permanent low-barrier shelter.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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The screen has also proved useful for the goalkeepers playing behind Flick’s radical high line.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ciara On The Cover: Ciara is Evolution Personified Ciara had already proven herself a musical powerhouse when her second album, The Evolution, was released in 2006.—
Kindred Editors,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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When the vaccine is initiated at ages 9 to 14, usually two doses are required.—
Lisa Doggett,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Started: 3 hours ago, 8:11 a.m. March 11 Initial location: Plumas County, Calif. Fire type: Prescribed Fire name: Mh Butterfly Hand Piles A new prescribed burn, named Mh Butterfly Hand Piles, was initiated today at 8:11 a.m. in Plumas County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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After his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Stewart founded Race Against Dementia in 2016 to implement F1 processes in the fight.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Among the antique and vintage jewelry dealers, Didier Ltd., founded by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh, specializes in jewels by mid- to late-20th century artists purchased on the secondary market.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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If the opening set introduced any doubts, though, the rest of the show refuted them.—
Abby Webster,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since then, conservationists have pioneered genetic studies on Atlantic sturgeon, demonstrating through the power of DNA that natal river – where an individual fish is born – and season of spawning are both important for distinguishing subpopulations within each regional group.—
Logan Kistler,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
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The brand pioneered active noise cancelling headphones, and has remained a pioneer in providing sonic peace to everyone that can afford the brand’s high-end products.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander was launched by Firefly Aerospace in mid-January and landed on the moon on March 2.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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After Netanyahu announced the dismissal of Bar, threatening to trigger a political crisis, Israel launched a wave of overnight strikes on Gaza, marking the deadliest escalation since the fragile ceasefire began in January.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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