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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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The militant group is an al Qaeda affiliate that has fought to establish an Islamic state in Somalia based on Shariah law.
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CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Williams' Time as Mayor of Huntingdon Williams, 60, has served as Huntington's mayor since 2012, implementing strategies to address substance abuse, including establishing the state's first citywide Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The second system a company should establish is a reliable way to manage clients’ advertising spending funds and ensure there is enough cash on hand to meet payroll.
—Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin ETFs have been a massive success in 2024, and ether ETFs have also established a significant foothold.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Williams' Time as Mayor of Huntingdon Williams, 60, has served as Huntington's mayor since 2012, implementing strategies to address substance abuse, including establishing the state's first citywide Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The second system a company should establish is a reliable way to manage clients’ advertising spending funds and ensure there is enough cash on hand to meet payroll.
—Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin ETFs have been a massive success in 2024, and ether ETFs have also established a significant foothold.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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These technical mishaps may prove highly consequential for Netflix; the streaming giant is scheduled to host several more high-profile sporting events in the coming months.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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Ellison found junior Toray Davis for a pair of TDs and ran one in to give the Knights a 21-0 lead in the first half that proved too much for Chatfield (8-4) to overcome.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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In the end, the experiment demonstrated vampire bats can convert amino acids into energy in less than 10 minutes and use it to fuel a lengthy endurance run.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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This presents an opportunity for the industry, including Psych Hub’s navigation platform, to reinforce best treatment practices by prioritizing practitioners and services that can demonstrate the best outcomes.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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While patrolling the area, officers found the SUV and initiated a pursuit.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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JPMorgan initiates Upstream Bio as overweight JPMorgan says the biotech company is well positioned.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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His home improvements chain, founded in 1978, has expanded to more than 2,300 stores, achieving a market valuation nearing $400 billion.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris didn’t take the opportunity to distance herself from Biden enough on that issue or introduce different ideas, Syed said.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Even a few years after Apple introduced the system, the slimness of the iMac is still pretty impressive.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company is pioneering better solutions by leveraging its founder’s decades of experience within the telecommunications space.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Pi team also includes co-founder Sergey Levine, who has pioneered robotics development at Stanford University and Brian Ichter, former research scientist at Google.New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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Library survey Santa Clara County Library District has launched an online community survey for Santa Clara County residents who utilize its services and/or live in the nine cities within its boundaries, including Campbell.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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For the first time since Google launched, there’s something arguably superior going up against it.David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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