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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
Earlier this month, FedEx committed to formally establishing a relationship with China Southern Air Logistics.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Partners are more likely to collaborate with businesses that have established credibility.
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Elise Riley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That year, on June 28, President Grover Cleveland signed legislation establishing the first Monday in September each year a national holiday.
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Aj Willingham,
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29 June 2026
A little over 100 days since taking the job, Turgeon sees his mission as establishing a new era for Roo’s basketball — on and off the court.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Partners are more likely to collaborate with businesses that have established credibility.
—
Elise Riley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That year, on June 28, President Grover Cleveland signed legislation establishing the first Monday in September each year a national holiday.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
A little over 100 days since taking the job, Turgeon sees his mission as establishing a new era for Roo’s basketball — on and off the court.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Ecuador boasts proven talent such as Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea in England; William Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain in France; Piero Hincapié of Arsenal; and Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge in Belgium.
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Investors have a love-hate relationship with stocks Investment experts say the survey results prove, more than anything, that American investors don’t entirely trust the stock market.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Moreover, goalkeepers are evolving into playmakers, initiating attacks from the back rather than just clearing, effectively acting as an additional outfield player.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions.
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Kentucky and North Carolina are pioneering new excise taxes on prediction market operators' fees, aiming to close the tax advantage.
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The pyrotechnics were launched from eight barges on the Potomac River and spots in West Potomac Park.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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