as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Alo was founded on principles of movement and mind-body connection, making apparel merely an expression of this philosophy.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This year, the organization's founding director, Chantal Belzberg, received the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement.
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Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
In 2018, Geely founded a subsidiary called Geespace to develop a low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
This is the second release from FFWS master distiller for innovation, Chip Tate, who previously founded the Balcones distillery in Waco, Texas.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This year, the organization's founding director, Chantal Belzberg, received the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement.
—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
In 2018, Geely founded a subsidiary called Geespace to develop a low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
This is the second release from FFWS master distiller for innovation, Chip Tate, who previously founded the Balcones distillery in Waco, Texas.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
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Kentucky and North Carolina are pioneering new excise taxes on prediction market operators' fees, aiming to close the tax advantage.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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The pyrotechnics were launched from eight barges on the Potomac River and spots in West Potomac Park.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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“Found.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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