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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation
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as in to demonstrate
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town
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as in to initiate
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
established the first school in the town
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Recent Examples of establish
The Court has further recognized the states’ ability to establish sanctions for violating election laws as well as authority over recounts and primaries.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The Gullah Geechee community established The Settlement at the north end of Cumberland Island.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
As part of its work with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the center will establish two endowed chairs supporting pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Across state lines, a key Indiana state spending committee voted unanimously Thursday to establish a northwest Indiana stadium authority, another step toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears out of Illinois.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The Gullah Geechee community established The Settlement at the north end of Cumberland Island.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
As part of its work with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the center will establish two endowed chairs supporting pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Across state lines, a key Indiana state spending committee voted unanimously Thursday to establish a northwest Indiana stadium authority, another step toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears out of Illinois.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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But his man-of-the-people image has suffered some serious blows over the past year, and a corruption scandal has proved particularly damaging to a president elected on a promise to clean up politics.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In these squabbles, lies are told, stories are made up and the mantra that there are two sides to everything is proven false.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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After that, the government initiated a new era of levee building.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both officers were able to get back to shore, as crews with the Eastham Fire Department arrived and initiated rescue efforts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hotelier Jack Parker acquired the property two decades ago, bringing in Adler to create the Parker’s signature style that remains today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pietro Loro Piana founded the company as a wool mill in 1924 in the country’s Quarona.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Film and Music Entertainment was founded by Taylor in 2000 and has produced over 75 features with over 120 European production companies, winning multiple awards at Venice, Berlin, Sundance and Cannes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Obama may have never made it to the White House without Jackson’s pioneering presidential runs.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jack in the Box’s claim to fame was pioneering the drive-thru, a feat that won it a place in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both launches successfully reached orbit.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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