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John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founded
Woodson earned degrees from Berea College (Kentucky) and the University of Chicago before earning a doctorate from Harvard in 1912, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization Woodson founded in 1915.
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
After the choice of Bad Bunny as headliner drew ire from some conservative commentators, Turning Point USA, a right-wing organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, stepped in with alternative programming.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Pool Films was launched last fall by international sale vet Gilles Sousa, who previously founded and headed Pulsar Content after many years at Bac Films, and producer Tim Belda.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The New York Times reported in June that Epstein, in 2015 and 2016, had invested $40 million in two funds managed by a venture capital firm co-founded by Thiel.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Anthropic was founded in 2020 by Dario Amodei, his sister, Daniela, and other former OpenAI employees who broke away over disagreements about safety, commercialization, and Altman’s leadership style.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
After the choice of Bad Bunny as headliner drew ire from some conservative commentators, Turning Point USA, a right-wing organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, stepped in with alternative programming.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Pool Films was launched last fall by international sale vet Gilles Sousa, who previously founded and headed Pulsar Content after many years at Bac Films, and producer Tim Belda.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The New York Times reported in June that Epstein, in 2015 and 2016, had invested $40 million in two funds managed by a venture capital firm co-founded by Thiel.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Anthropic was founded in 2020 by Dario Amodei, his sister, Daniela, and other former OpenAI employees who broke away over disagreements about safety, commercialization, and Altman’s leadership style.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.
—Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founded
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Although, an official shade of blue has not been established for the flag.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Often called the birthplace of American ranching, the property pioneered the Santa Gertrudis, the first beef breed developed in the United States.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arlington has already pioneered public rideshare through a $22 million contract with Via, and previously announced plans for flying taxis that use electronic vertical take-off and landing, though those have not received Federal Aviation Administration approval yet.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, the WEF launched a Reskilling Revolution, a global initiative to help people gain education, skills, and job opportunities in anticipation of the changing world of work.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ford has launched a nationwide search to identify the final three recipients.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The concept was also explored with the Airborne Laser project, initiated in 1996 and tested in 2007, when a laser with one megawatt of power was mounted on a Boeing 747.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Electronic shelf labels are being introduced in some Milwaukee-area grocery stores like Walmart and Metro Market.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Carryover funding from previous fiscal years is allowing services to continue to be introduced on a staggered schedule.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last November, United States Figure Skating instituted a controversial trans-athlete ban.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles instituted the new policy effective Friday, ending practices that allowed drivers the option of taking exams in multiple languages.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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