1
as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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2
as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Recent Examples of foundation
Addison has always wanted in on her own joke, and the album delivers a few of the funniest attacks on her old shtick in the name of building a new persona from those foundations.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
This is a massive concern as encryption is the foundation for most modern cybersecurity practices, from securing customer data to protecting transactions and communications.
—Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Streamlining your wardrobe all starts with the foundations—ultra-comfortable essentials that can be effortlessly dressed up or down.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.
—Nick Hart, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
This is a massive concern as encryption is the foundation for most modern cybersecurity practices, from securing customer data to protecting transactions and communications.
—Usman Javaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Streamlining your wardrobe all starts with the foundations—ultra-comfortable essentials that can be effortlessly dressed up or down.
—Vogue, 6 June 2025
When trust erodes, so does the foundation for data sharing that powers our innovation economy.
—Nick Hart, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Bengio also serves as scientific director at Mila (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms), an AI research institute.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Here in the Middle East, Iran has accused the U.S. of being complicit in Israel's attack and has threatened to target American military bases and ships if the U.S. blocks Iranian strikes on Israel.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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On an average basis, the gap between PSG’s salary costs and those of other Ligue 1 clubs has widened from €31.8m in the season before QSI’s takeover to €587.6m in 2023-24.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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McCann covered what’s in the agreement, including billions in backpay to previous college athletes, as well as the institution of a new system for paying players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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This protein, known as GRP78, is often hijacked by cancer cells to protect them from attack and became the cornerstone of his research.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Prioritizing transparency and responsiveness will build trust and foster long-term relationships, the cornerstone of any successful business.—
Adam Povlitz,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Capping off the parade route was a group of troops representing the Army’s future, with 250 new recruits or soldiers who were reenlisting pausing before Trump to raise their right hand and have their commander in chief swear them in to service.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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Trump has also sent a group of 700 Marines to the area.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia's deportation case has become a bedrock for both the Trump administration and immigration advocates as the push to streamline deportations undercuts key elements of due process.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Office workers were once the bedrock clientele on local restaurants and bars.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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