as in initiation
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as in establishing
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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Recent Examples of founding
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top three on the new Forbes China VC list were Richard Liu, a founding partner at Wuyuan Capital, and Richard Li, president of Legend Capital.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This dedication to maintaining authenticity within every bite is personal, stemming from Alexandra Foods’ founding story.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Per a memo from 2024, the portfolio has a 55-45 split between male and female CEOs, and more than 60 percent of founding CEOs identifying as a racial or ethnic minority.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These ranged from her beginnings in publishing at fashion magazines to founding the legendary 10 Corso Como concept store in Milan and, most recently, establishing Fondazione Sozzani.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Since founding The Frankie Shop in 2014, Gaëlle Drevet has sought to make elevated versions of everyday pieces.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top three on the new Forbes China VC list were Richard Liu, a founding partner at Wuyuan Capital, and Richard Li, president of Legend Capital.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This dedication to maintaining authenticity within every bite is personal, stemming from Alexandra Foods’ founding story.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Per a memo from 2024, the portfolio has a 55-45 split between male and female CEOs, and more than 60 percent of founding CEOs identifying as a racial or ethnic minority.
—Lyanne Alfaro, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These ranged from her beginnings in publishing at fashion magazines to founding the legendary 10 Corso Como concept store in Milan and, most recently, establishing Fondazione Sozzani.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding
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Salmonella is the country's most common cause of food poisoning, while concerns about contamination with the pathogen are a relatively common reason for the initiation of food product recalls.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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New members must pay a non-refundable initiation fee of approximately €20,000 (depending on their age), which is substantially less than an equity membership initiation fee.Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, establishing an efficient DevOps program isn’t without its challenges.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 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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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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With strategic investments, Maryland could become a leader not just in nuclear technology, setting the example for safe, scalable nuclear energy, but also in pioneering hydrogen applications that work in synergy with renewables.Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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This pioneering system has already been endorsed as an exceptional research and development innovation by the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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They are being used around the White House as preparations for next month’s presidential inauguration get underway.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman is planning to personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, his spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Friday. Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is planning to also donate $1 million to the president-elect’s inauguration.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
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Leaders in business, including Amazon and Google, have found that initiating multiple timely experimental business changes leads to making non-linear steps forward, and failures are seen only as learning experiences.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, during an extradition hearing at the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania, Mangione was denied bail and chose to fight extradition back to New York, initiating a potentially lengthy process.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Other institutions involved included Cal Poly Pomona, the National Park Service, UCLA, the University of Nebraska and Harvard Westlake High School.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That cultural institutions are serving as a new town square, a place where people come together to discuss the issues of the day.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The agency aims to expand its impact on American small businesses by launching hands-on support for new clients implementing its software.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Founding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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