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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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Recent Examples of founding
Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Rosen also helped launch The Film Foundation and was the founding chair of The Film Foundation’s Archivists Council.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Before founding Grasshopper Film, Krivoshey worked at Icarus Films and Film Forum.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Tencent and Guillemot Brothers—a holding company run by members of Ubisoft’s founding family—have held discussions about acquiring Ubisoft, though those considerations are at an early stage, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Even Jeff still seems astonished to be in the presence of one of hip-hop’s founding innovators.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the conversation around gender disparity in entrepreneurship and STEM has gained momentum, especially when data continues to show that only 18% of high-growth enterprises have at least one woman in their founding team, highlighting the urgent need for systematic change.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rosen was also the founding director of the National Center for Film and Video Preservation at the American Film Institute.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many thanks to leaders from Medtronic, Natura & Co, the State of California, and founding partner Accenture for a delightful discussion.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Rosen also helped launch The Film Foundation and was the founding chair of The Film Foundation’s Archivists Council.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Before founding Grasshopper Film, Krivoshey worked at Icarus Films and Film Forum.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Tencent and Guillemot Brothers—a holding company run by members of Ubisoft’s founding family—have held discussions about acquiring Ubisoft, though those considerations are at an early stage, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Even Jeff still seems astonished to be in the presence of one of hip-hop’s founding innovators.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the conversation around gender disparity in entrepreneurship and STEM has gained momentum, especially when data continues to show that only 18% of high-growth enterprises have at least one woman in their founding team, highlighting the urgent need for systematic change.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rosen was also the founding director of the National Center for Film and Video Preservation at the American Film Institute.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding
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There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The pledges were yelled at by fraternity members during initiation.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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That payment is funded by establishing a new $20 fee on criminal convictions.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Clicking on any of those replaces the creation in the main image.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Other non-Western states are trying to shape the course of the war or positioning themselves to be present at the creation of a postwar Europe—that is, to be at the table for the negotiations that will end the conflict, however distant that prospect may be.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fernandez worked alongside Indy pioneering chef Greg Hardesty for a James Beard dinner event at Bridges in 2018.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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The ceremony also included presentation of the first ever Camellia Award, created by fashion firm Chanel, for pioneering women in the film industry.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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It's been two weeks since Election Day, and President-elect Donald Trump is getting his administration together ahead of his inauguration.Kinsey Crowley, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Rosenworcel, the first woman to serve as permanent FCC chair, will depart the agency on January 20, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Reviva Pharmaceuticals plans to continue its development efforts for brilaroxazine, with a focus on completing the OLE Trial and initiating the RECOVER-2 Trial, subject to additional financing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Although delivering bad news is never easy, there are effective ways to avoid pitfalls when initiating these difficult conversations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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As Bitcoin adoption grows, more and more institutions will hold larger amounts of Bitcoin, and there is a legitimate question of whether such institutions (or even wealthy individuals) should be holding their private keys.Korok Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, meaning business stops across most federal institutions and some private businesses.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Harris herself has visited Pennsylvania more than 13 times in 2024, and seven times since launching her presidential bid.Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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These actions badly hurt Iran’s most militarily powerful regional proxy, prompting Tehran to lash out with Tuesday’s strike, launching a massive barrage of at least 180 ballistic missiles, including some of its most advanced models.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Founding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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