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as in institute
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
donated to a foundation that supported cancer research
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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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According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70; more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour, according to Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, and president of the foundation.
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Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
As with many other community nonprofits, public dollars are just one component of this organization’s funding; foundation grants, event sponsorships, and individual donations are crucial, too.
—Josiah H. Brown, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Don't 'drive a wedge' in your current relationship Talking it out means a relationship must sit on a solid foundation of trust.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Faye Brookman, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
As with many other community nonprofits, public dollars are just one component of this organization’s funding; foundation grants, event sponsorships, and individual donations are crucial, too.
—Josiah H. Brown, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Don't 'drive a wedge' in your current relationship Talking it out means a relationship must sit on a solid foundation of trust.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundation
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According to Fifty Grande, the cast and crew filmed the portions of the episode at the institute in just one day in February 2023.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parts of the collection have been exhibited in top institutions like the Art institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, the Royal Academy London, and the Prado in Madrid.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Losses per share widened to 64 cents on a diluted basis, from 3 cents in the year-earlier quarter.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Over the past month, benefit events have been held in support of Los Angeles on what seems like a near-weekly basis.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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There are agreements and institutions in place designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Additionally a number of high-profile members have parted ways with the institution, including Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds and Renée Fleming.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Memoir The Barmaid Ruth Saxelby The underpaid part-time job is a cornerstone of teenage life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Problem: Housing Insecurity and Foster Youth Stable housing is a cornerstone of academic success.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pro-Palestinian protesters take over Barnard College building A group of more than 50 pro-Palestinian protesters took over a building at Barnard college and assaulted an employee Wednesday evening.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Expect dropouts: Rejig pairings and match those who’ve lost their coach or coachee Start small, then scale: Start with a smaller group with a pure coaching approach that has no particular focus.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is an underlying fear that the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the first between an Arab country and the Jewish state – and which has become a bedrock of regional security – might be facing its greatest threat since it was signed 45 years ago.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Port St. Lucie, Florida See The Botanical Gardens Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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