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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Bhattacharya also called for restricting the power of some of the 27 institutes and centers within the NIH and has been critical of former chief medical adviser to the president Anthony Fauci.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump made instituting sweeping tariffs one of the cornerstone pledges of his 2024 campaign, a move experts warn could lead to price hikes for many everyday goods.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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During the Soviet era, spies who were caught and exchanged would typically live out a quiet life, often continuing to work for a department in the KGB, or for a relevant institute, said Radchenko, professor at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Bhattacharya also called for restricting the power of some of the 27 institutes and centers within the NIH and has been critical of former chief medical adviser to the president Anthony Fauci.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, their resolution calls for a constitutional amendment to institute nonrenewable 18-year terms for new Supreme Court justices, with a new term starting every two years.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump made instituting sweeping tariffs one of the cornerstone pledges of his 2024 campaign, a move experts warn could lead to price hikes for many everyday goods.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Social media posts suggest that schools, kindergartens, and public institutions across Russia and occupied territories in Ukraine organized collective viewings of the broadcast.Anna Chernova, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, much of its ability to operate as a religious institution remains tied to its accreditation by the Association For Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).Newsweek, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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After all, this hotel pioneered room service and invented eggs benedict.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor shared personal memories and professional insights about his grandfather, pioneering Indian filmmaker Raj Kapoor, during a discussion with director Rahul Rawail at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where Kapoor’s centenary is being celebrated.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Meissner lives in a nearby neighborhood called Malibu Country Estates and is the homeowners association president.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This group — especially Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong — accumulates a lot of value primarily from their elite defense.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Another prominent conspiracy theory that’s re-appeared is Project Blue Beam, a decades-old claim that the government will use deceptive tactics—like faking an alien invasion—to dominate society.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even as a single, childless woman, which society calls failure, my life always felt charmed, so charmed that asking God for more felt greedy.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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