as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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American Alliance for Equal Rights, a group founded by affirmative action foe Edward Blum, in a lawsuit filed on Sunday in federal court in Nashville, alleged the decades-old scholarship program unlawfully discriminates against students from other ethnic groups.
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Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Robinson—whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lemmon—founded the anti-Islam English Defence League and has become a major far-right figure in the U.K., attracting thousands of supporters to rallies and garnering widespread criticism for his divisive anti-immigrant rhetoric.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Finkelstein’s grandfather, Alfred Wiener, founded the Wiener Library, London’s most important Holocaust archive, and Finkelstein served on the commission that recommended a new memorial.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
The brewery was founded on the principle that what's good for bourbon is also good for beer.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Robinson—whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lemmon—founded the anti-Islam English Defence League and has become a major far-right figure in the U.K., attracting thousands of supporters to rallies and garnering widespread criticism for his divisive anti-immigrant rhetoric.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Finkelstein’s grandfather, Alfred Wiener, founded the Wiener Library, London’s most important Holocaust archive, and Finkelstein served on the commission that recommended a new memorial.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
The brewery was founded on the principle that what's good for bourbon is also good for beer.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Early adopters include industry leaders like Uber, Agility Robotics and AV pioneers Waabi and Wayve.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the other part is that this style of training—which Poliquin pioneered and Patrick champions—is, by historic standards, radical.Wes Judd, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Heading into new member orientation last year, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill that would bar McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using female bathrooms.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, House Republicans introduced legislation that would permit him to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire the territory.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical products, created by inputting text and photos that get converted into images.David Moin, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marrone warned that more power shutoffs, initiated to limited potential fire starts from electrical equipment, will likely occur over the next few days.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Anticipating potential investor challenges, some corporate boards proactively initiated leadership transitions, strategically replacing executives before formal campaigns could be launched.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Burch, one of America's most successful and influential fashion entrepreneurs, launched her label at her kitchen table in New York City in 2004.Mike Allen, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the Inflation Reduction Act launched record spending to fight climate change and tax reform — even if its namesake goal, to reduce inflation, remains unfulfilled.Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Found.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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