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Recent Examples of pioneered
The material engineers who pioneered the smart fabric hope to expand the project to 50 cribs, and gain approval in the next two years to market the new sensor system to consumers and other medical facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and veterans’ health organizations, Jayaraman said.
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Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But in 2012, Starbucks pioneered the concept among chains, adding it to its menu for people who don’t drink coffee or tea.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Debuting its first season in 2019, Euphoria pioneered a bold new trend in makeup, featuring vibrant colors, innovative liner, an excess of glitter and an overall psychedelic look.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Lindblad’s farm-to-ship program was pioneered by Senior VP of Hotel Operations, Ana Estevez, in the Galápagos in 2017 and has since expanded to other Lindblad destinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Founded in San Francisco in 2014, eero pioneered mesh wifi and has invested in robust protections since day one, including supply chain security, over-the-air software updates, and continuous testing by the Amazon security team.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
With the explosion of rock ‘n’ roll music in the 1950s and 1960s came the rock journalist reporting in magazines, newspapers, and new publications later called alternative newsweeklies pioneered by New York City’s Village Voice, founded in 1955.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
History says beware The idea that private equity could generate outsize returns started with the huge Yale University endowment fund in the 1980s, pioneered by then-manager David Swensen.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But in 2012, Starbucks pioneered the concept among chains, adding it to its menu for people who don’t drink coffee or tea.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Debuting its first season in 2019, Euphoria pioneered a bold new trend in makeup, featuring vibrant colors, innovative liner, an excess of glitter and an overall psychedelic look.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Lindblad’s farm-to-ship program was pioneered by Senior VP of Hotel Operations, Ana Estevez, in the Galápagos in 2017 and has since expanded to other Lindblad destinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Founded in San Francisco in 2014, eero pioneered mesh wifi and has invested in robust protections since day one, including supply chain security, over-the-air software updates, and continuous testing by the Amazon security team.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
With the explosion of rock ‘n’ roll music in the 1950s and 1960s came the rock journalist reporting in magazines, newspapers, and new publications later called alternative newsweeklies pioneered by New York City’s Village Voice, founded in 1955.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
History says beware The idea that private equity could generate outsize returns started with the huge Yale University endowment fund in the 1980s, pioneered by then-manager David Swensen.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneered
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 and founded his own AI company, called xAI, in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Our economic systems are not serving the people who live here, whose forefathers established this new republic, and our grandparents actualized the peak of its success.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Tarleton State first established its presence in Fort Worth in 1978 with a medical laboratory science program.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Stewart instead cast the State Police investigation of her administration and an internal investigation by a law firm — each initiated by her Democratic successor, Bobby Sanchez — as badges of honor, evidence that she is seen by Democrats as the strongest candidate.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The filing was part of a lawsuit that the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, and other plaintiffs initiated in 2024.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The exercise launched in Tunisia on April 13 and was scheduled to conclude on April 30.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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The White House is intent on pushing for economic and political reforms in Cuba and has instituted a de facto oil blockade of the island that has brought it to the brink of humanitarian disaster.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The Interior Department also instituted a new $100-per-person fee for non-Americans entering 11 of the most popular parks, a move to raise money for the parks but an extra squeeze for Canadians coming across the border and other international visitors.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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