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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation
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as in to demonstrate
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town
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as in to initiate
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
established the first school in the town
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Recent Examples of establish
The 2026 budget proposal eliminates the part of the Ryan White program that establishes and funds all AIDS education and training centers across the United States.
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Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Tyler argues the document establishes a legally binding trust and intends on filing a separate petition related to the same.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Now, Vrabel brings an experienced and established group that also blends in younger coaches with time spent in a variety of schemes.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Set your mower blade height at 3 inches and establish a mowing schedule that removes only about one-third of the grass blades each session.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Tyler argues the document establishes a legally binding trust and intends on filing a separate petition related to the same.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Now, Vrabel brings an experienced and established group that also blends in younger coaches with time spent in a variety of schemes.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Set your mower blade height at 3 inches and establish a mowing schedule that removes only about one-third of the grass blades each session.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Each year, more South Korean acts prove to be lineup highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.—
Dr. Mark A. Boyer,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Verses demonstrated EcoNet in March at the 2025 AI UK exhibition at the Turing Institute in London.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
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But such laws are only effective if the individual demonstrated warning signs so that others can alert law enforcement and initiate the process of revoking the person’s firearm, Chittum said.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the winter of 1967, Senator Clinton P. Anderson and his space committee initiated an inquiry into the disastrous Apollo 1 fire that killed three American astronauts.—
Matthew Beddingfield,
Scientific American,
2 Aug. 2025
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Before Colorado created its wildlife crossing mitigation system, drivers along that stretch of I-25 crashed into an average of one wild animal per day trying to pass through the highway corridor.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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While the group calls itself Hong Kong Parliament, its electoral organizing committee was founded in Canada and its influence is limited.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The company was founded by Paola Peraza Calderon, Ry Walker, Greg Neiheisel, Viraj Parekh, and Pete DeJoy.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Lillard’s video message also introduced Ulrich, who declined to elaborate on his role in the film.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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For the third consecutive year, POP MART pulled out all the stops at San Diego Comic-Con, offering fans an exclusive look at upcoming collections and introducing a few surprise releases featuring new collaborations with Star Wars and Hot Wheels.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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In August, Grenier will feature pioneering South Florida chef Dean Max’s Glazed Black Grouper ($52) on the Burlock Coast menu.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Joining in 2013 to help launch Plimsoll, Holmes is credited with pioneered a new genre of natural-history storytelling, shaping a slate the company says helped define its global identity.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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In 2015, Milwaukee County launched a Housing First Initiative, providing housing without preconditions.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Rice University, a private Tier 1 research institution in Houston, is launching an ambitious plan to grow student enrollment and financial aid, as part of a strategic expansion approved by the school's board of trustees to focus on opportunity and academic excellence, officials announced Monday.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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