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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Sherwin-Williams Foxy Sandy Lucas, founding partner of Lucas/Eilers Design Associates L.L.P, breaks the mold of resorting to neutral colors to make a space look larger.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Ellsworth Cemetery was founded by a small cadre of Black Civil War Veterans in 1876 to provide a burial ground for the African American community in and around Westminster.
—Diane Boettcher, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Fisher, one of the founding partners, started as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecuting drug and bank fraud cases in Miami in the early 1980s.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
The restaurant was founded by Patronis' late father and uncle in 1967.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Ellsworth Cemetery was founded by a small cadre of Black Civil War Veterans in 1876 to provide a burial ground for the African American community in and around Westminster.
—Diane Boettcher, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Fisher, one of the founding partners, started as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, prosecuting drug and bank fraud cases in Miami in the early 1980s.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
The restaurant was founded by Patronis' late father and uncle in 1967.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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McNamara said his experience in the Marine Corps is helpful in establishing division of labor and using a chain of command and coordinating different functions for a common goal along with developing organizational strategies and goals.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But instead of leaving the area, Mr. Jafri became involved in politics to fight for India’s secular traditions, and helped established the Gulberg Society, a Muslim housing complex in the majority Hindu area.—
Hari Kumar,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the bustling world of textile manufacturing, Artistic Milliners stands out as a beacon of change, quietly pioneering a new era of sustainability.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2025
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The competition is open to entrepreneurs pioneering in consumer products and services, healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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This year's update is expected to revamp its slab-design, ditch the physical home button and introduce its FaceID feature, apart from camera and processor updates to support AI features, according to analysts and media reports.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, which has consistently drawn large crowds since opening in June 2024, initially introduced a virtual queue to manage overwhelming demand.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery would go on to create costumes with free rein for Clark’s productions and sometimes even starred in them.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Learn the logistics of initiating withdrawals, rollovers and managing tax withholding.—
Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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The measures can either be initiated by residents themselves, through signature-collection efforts, or by local lawmakers, depending on the state.—
Kiara Alfonseca,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Following months of attacks by air and sea, the Marines launched their ground invasion on February 19, 1945.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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Russia launches record drone strikes on eve of anniversary Earlier Sunday, Zelensky said Russia had launched 267 strike drones into Ukraine overnight, more than in any other single attack of the war.—
Justin Spike and Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Found.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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