as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it was your negligence that created this mess
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Recent Examples of created
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Amy Verner,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
The first wind phone was created by a Japanese man who lost a cousin to cancer decades ago.
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Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
And make time for some of the best local sights, including the Jubilee Pool (a huge art deco lido from 1935), and the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, created by a local GP.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
5 July 2026
The second half, though, was a much better watch with a few big saves, a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, and an even later Panama chance created by goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Since launching in 1992, Powerball has created hundreds of winners, with states like Indiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania among the most common producers of jackpot tickets.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
The first wind phone was created by a Japanese man who lost a cousin to cancer decades ago.
—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
And make time for some of the best local sights, including the Jubilee Pool (a huge art deco lido from 1935), and the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, created by a local GP.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
5 July 2026
The second half, though, was a much better watch with a few big saves, a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, and an even later Panama chance created by goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Since launching in 1992, Powerball has created hundreds of winners, with states like Indiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania among the most common producers of jackpot tickets.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for created
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Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
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If the measure passes, the costs of the audits would be paid via the revenues generated by the special tax.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
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An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
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But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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In 2011, Impractical Jokers was launched on Tru TV, and the long-running series has spawned a feature film and several spinoffs.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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Before volunteering at the church, Ugboaja worked for a decade as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, according to the diocese.
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The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
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