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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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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
His mother Bao Bao was born at the institute in 2013 and his grandparents Tian Tian and Mei Xiang lived at National Zoo from 2000 to 2023.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Many towns in the United States have already instituted a voting age of 16 for local elections.
—Ian Simmons, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The neurological disorders institute said ALS is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms worsen over time.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024
His mother Bao Bao was born at the institute in 2013 and his grandparents Tian Tian and Mei Xiang lived at National Zoo from 2000 to 2023.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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But other changes, like getting rid of deductibles altogether or even instituting universal health care, feel impractical, if not impossible.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Many towns in the United States have already instituted a voting age of 16 for local elections.
—Ian Simmons, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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As the country grapples with polarization and declining trust in institutions, this could help restore faith in politics.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company is pioneering better solutions by leveraging its founder’s decades of experience within the telecommunications space.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Pi team also includes co-founder Sergey Levine, who has pioneered robotics development at Stanford University and Brian Ichter, former research scientist at Google.New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some groups also observed that the residents were getting a superior reward by using their methods.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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During a meeting in early 2024, the foundation’s inner circle locked themselves in a room to come up with the guiding tenets for the group.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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