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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Before that, it was inhabited by farmers and fishermen, having been founded as a Roman military base in 421 CE.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife JW and Kristen Ray, who established their winery on a scenic plot of land on Pilot Mountain.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
House of Aama was founded by mother-daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
And even Silicon Valley founded companies believe that Europe has a big role to play.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife JW and Kristen Ray, who established their winery on a scenic plot of land on Pilot Mountain.
—Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
House of Aama was founded by mother-daughter duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 July 2025
And even Silicon Valley founded companies believe that Europe has a big role to play.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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While people had always moved between the U.S.-Mexico border, migration increased exponentially after the U.S. government, facing a labor shortage in World War II, established the Bracero program, which brought millions of Mexican contract workers to the U.S.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 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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Understand First, Criticize Second When Volkov introduced himself to Dennett and immediately criticized his work, there were no hard feelings between them.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
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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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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Train managers to initiate—not just relay—purpose conversations.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 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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“Found.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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