founding member

noun

: an original member of a group (such as a club or corporation)

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Proceeds benefit the James Shirey Foundation, established by founding member Sue Shirey in memory of her son who died at age 14 due to complications from congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Powell, a founding member of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights, also produced music for the series. Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026 Iraq is a founding member of the OPEC group, and crude oil sales make up 905 of the country's budget revenues. CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 McGuire became a founding member of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for founding member

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“Founding member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/founding%20member. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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