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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Publix has been open for over 90 years Publix was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, about 50 miles southwest of Orlando.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
To help catalyze this vision, Mani founded Jagriti Yatra in 2008.
—Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The 34-year-old founded Thirsty Dumpling, which sells do-it-yourself dumpling making kits.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Their parents, Shlomo and Orly Alexander, founded a property security firm just before the birth of their sons.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
To help catalyze this vision, Mani founded Jagriti Yatra in 2008.
—Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The 34-year-old founded Thirsty Dumpling, which sells do-it-yourself dumpling making kits.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Their parents, Shlomo and Orly Alexander, founded a property security firm just before the birth of their sons.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 May 2025
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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While an official cause of death was not disclosed, the beloved musical auteur, who helped pioneer the studio-as-instrument, influencing generations of musicians in pop and beyond, was revealed, in early 2024, to be living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2025
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Goldman Sachs pioneered the concept with its Returnship program, which launched in 2008.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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At the very least, schools will create tiers for their Olympic sports, with some receiving more resources for revenue-sharing and staff salaries than others.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The resolution approved by the school board also initiates the execution of an escrow agreement, the levy of a direct annual tax to repay the bonds and the approval of the sale of the bonds to the purchaser, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Celebrities have been able to leverage the opportunity of direct-to-consumer to launch a number of major businesses, and Arnett, Hayes and Bateman are just the latest in a long line of stars to do so.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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First to launch new products is power accessory super brand Anker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Found.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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