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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 First Amendment was written by Christian men with honor, integrity and understanding who unanimously established the separation of church and state, which was supported by President George Washington.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The organization has been collaborating with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dark Skies, which was established in 2020 to address light pollution and advocate for dark-sky-friendly planning policies.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Ethical supes The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted this week to establish its first ethics commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
That plan is now visibly shaping decisions — from undergrounding utilities to establishing fire-resistant rebuilding standards and streamlining permitting.
—Jeffery Marino, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The organization has been collaborating with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dark Skies, which was established in 2020 to address light pollution and advocate for dark-sky-friendly planning policies.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Ethical supes The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted this week to establish its first ethics commission.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
That plan is now visibly shaping decisions — from undergrounding utilities to establishing fire-resistant rebuilding standards and streamlining permitting.
—Jeffery Marino, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Florida is an ideal case study demonstrating that a conservative tax posture can promote household and business prosperity.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Ship has yet to demonstrate in-space refueling, or even a launch that fully reaches Earth orbit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The settlement agreement that initiated the fund gave the acting attorney general 30 days to create the entity and appoint five commissioners to run it.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The security footage showed Abdullah reaching for his radio to initiate lockdown protocols while still engaged in a gunbattle, Wahl said.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The attention to detail even extends to creating individual ambiences for each of the five steam and sauna rooms, including the forest clearing steam room, which feels like sitting in a fairytale glade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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It’s made with a breathable upper, a double-lace lock that creates a snug fit to prevent your foot from slipping out of the shoe, and a sturdy and durable rubber outsole that can handle frequent use.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Co-founded in 1986 by philanthropist and child health advocate Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and pediatrician and genetics pioneer Professor David Danks, MCRI comprises 1,800 scientists, researchers and clinicians.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Eco effort As part of the Accor group’s Planet 21 initiative, the hotel has eliminated single-use plastics, adopted energy-efficient lighting, implemented recycling programs, and introduced refillable toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Cracked tomatoes should never be used for canning due to the risk of the fungus, mold, or bacteria that may be introduced from the crack, adds Edwards.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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The late Daniel Kahneman, whose pioneering work in behavioral economics reshaped finance, showed how confirmation bias leads us away from good judgment, both in ordinary life and in investment decisions.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia will receive a $5 million federal grant to launch a pioneering research team for children’s health.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Zach Neto walked to open the bottom of the first inning before Trout launched his 13th home run over the center-field wall for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The extended stay for one astronaut will pave the way for yet another first for the Shenzhou 24 mission, due to launch in six months' time.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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