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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Ben Goggin, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The institute has been comparatively quiet about implications for a Harris presidency.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
In 1996, a Connecticut town instituted a ban on Silly String at carnivals, parades and other public events, punishable by a fine of up to $99.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Brennan Center for Justice, a progressive nonprofit law and public policy institute, has found that 98% of votes in the general election are expected to be cast on paper ballots.
—Ben Goggin, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
The institute has been comparatively quiet about implications for a Harris presidency.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The city has yet to institute strict fiscal discipline, like: cutting staff to only essential personnel; freezing staff salaries and compensation; prioritizing expenses and eliminating as needed from the bottom up.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
In 1996, a Connecticut town instituted a ban on Silly String at carnivals, parades and other public events, punishable by a fine of up to $99.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 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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But this year, that's when the department began testing the form with a limited number of students and institutions.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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One of them is the revival of the brand’s continuous ageing technique first pioneered by the late rum master Don Navarro in 1971 with the creation of Havana Club Añejo 7 Año.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Analysts noted that his platform echoed the pragmatic mix of welfare programs and market-friendly policies pioneered under Mujica, a figure Orsi has described as an inspiration.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Anas Said, 28, was charged last month with attempting to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIS, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Texas.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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While Birnbaum’s playful take on Murakami’s prose established the hip, colloquial style the author is still mostly known for today, his translation of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World cut about 100 pages from the Japanese text.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Now, he’s established as one of the best goalies in college hockey, and his early-season run has backed that up.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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These services underpin our society and people's financial well-being.Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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His youngest child, Ruby, lived long enough to find out how little her society cared about them.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Which means, if their home and immediate family is stable, their foundation is solid and all the stuff going on around their home life isn’t in focus.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, the plan builds on that foundation by strengthening and expanding community partnerships and coordinating routine meetings to monitor progress.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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