as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generate
Furthermore, 12 different Rams defenders generated at least one pressure, according to Next Gen Stats, their most in a single game since Week 6 in 2021.
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia, generating the bulk of its financing through small donations and grants.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
While the 2024 data is not yet available, according to PJM, the regional transmission organization, about 7.8% of energy generated in the state came from wind, solar and water sources, and 42.9% was from nuclear sources.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Globally, about 500 family businesses generate about $8 trillion in revenue.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia, generating the bulk of its financing through small donations and grants.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
While the 2024 data is not yet available, according to PJM, the regional transmission organization, about 7.8% of energy generated in the state came from wind, solar and water sources, and 42.9% was from nuclear sources.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Globally, about 500 family businesses generate about $8 trillion in revenue.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Rolls-Royce was asked to fulfil this order and created a single limousine for the Royal Mews – the same vehicle is said to still be in operation up to the present day.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Winter weather may also cause power outages and create potentially dangerous driving conditions.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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There is a real wild card factor this year with the L.A. wildfires having caused the Academy to extend the voting deadline twice, giving voters five full extra days.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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The strike, which happened from May to June of that year, caused multiple railroads to shut down, impacting the delivery of mail, according to the publication’s report.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Such cases bring home the importance of mutually respectful communication when making such requests.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her two large-scale, colourful installations will bring a festive dimension to this anniversary edition.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Taco Bell furthered the Mexican Pizza saga by partnering with Dolly Parton, Doja Cat and Kunda to produce Mexican Pizza: The Musical.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Grapes used to produce Optik 2021 Petite Sirah hail from this vineyard and the resulting wine has aromas of ripe black plum, cigar box, and black raspberry with vibrant acidity and rounded tannins supporting flavors of blueberry, raspberry, and red currant.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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By Clara Harter Los Angeles Times As buildings and brush continue to smolder in Los Angeles, a toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the region by gusty winds, prompting a surge in interest in air purifying devices.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, prompted by a personal need, Dimitri Lemonides conceptualized and developed PileMate, a durable, versatile sleeve that provides an all-year solution for boats, docks, and pilings.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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So what exactly has Trump and his administration done around immigration?—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Benitez was able to win hearts and votes at the conclave with one impactful speech; Moore may have done the same at the Golden Globes.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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