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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
Inked after months of negotiations, this pact will also establish a more structured approach to creative collaborations for music creators and also mandates separate contracts with producers, empowering both composers and lyricists to negotiate independently.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Also, the White House maintains that establishing a national language unifies the country and its citizens.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court justice who once crossed Musk
More than half of U.S. states have formally established English as their official language.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
McNamara said his experience in the Marine Corps is helpful in establishing division of labor and using a chain of command and coordinating different functions for a common goal along with developing organizational strategies and goals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Also, the White House maintains that establishing a national language unifies the country and its citizens.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court justice who once crossed Musk
More than half of U.S. states have formally established English as their official language.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
McNamara said his experience in the Marine Corps is helpful in establishing division of labor and using a chain of command and coordinating different functions for a common goal along with developing organizational strategies and goals.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Pro-Palestinian sentiments still run strong among the peoples of the region, and history has proven how civil unrest can quickly lead to instability even in nominally stable nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Companies across the country had pledged sweeping support for diversity efforts after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in 2020 initiated a national social justice movement.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The taste and odor of Raleigh's tap water might change over the next few weeks as the city initiates its yearly water disinfection process.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a blizzard warning is in effect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota, where a combination of snow and gusty winds could create dangerous whiteout conditions on roads Tuesday night into Wednesday.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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But companies ranging from Ford to Walmart have warned about the negative effects that tariffs could create for their businesses.—
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4 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of their loss, Jesse and Andrea Lacey also founded Moms Skate Club, a charity dedicated to supporting mothers in the skateboarding community.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, each company was required to employ more than 50 people, to have been founded between 2015 and 2022, and to be an independent business (not a spinoff of a larger corporation).—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The announcement also introduced Hoichoi TV+ — a new format designed to bridge traditional television and on-demand viewing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kettle & Fire has also spent the past nine years pioneering a return to what the soup and stock aisles used to look like—products filled with fortifying natural ingredients.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Smith, a former newspaper beat reporter who rose to fame by pioneering the art of the sports debate show, has agreed with ESPN on a new five-year, $100 million contract, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nearly two months after a fiery explosion scattered debris over the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another Starship rocket on Thursday, only to lose contact minutes into the flight as the spacecraft spiraled out of control.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Atlanta is reportedly the next market Uber and Waymo will launch in.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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