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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
Puppies require time, patience and consistent training, while many adult pets already have established personalities and may be calmer.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
The Gophers could use a versatile interior option to establish depth in the trenches.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
The Biden administration established a committee last year to look at reforming the regulations in response to industry's outcry.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
The first Russian Orthodox Church was established in on Kodiak Island in 1794, and Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral still holds services there.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
The Gophers could use a versatile interior option to establish depth in the trenches.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
The Biden administration established a committee last year to look at reforming the regulations in response to industry's outcry.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
The first Russian Orthodox Church was established in on Kodiak Island in 1794, and Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral still holds services there.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Developing confidence also proved crucial for Arias, thanks in part to his relationship with former coach Fernando Diniz.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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In response, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Gendron's lawyers failed to prove there is a systematic underrepresentation in the jury pool and urged the judge to reject the motion.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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And that’s before Google’s new software is demonstrated next week.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But if their depth is tested this season, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland might need to demonstrate his magic with development. 5.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Wolverines were also planning to transfer $6.1 million less to the school overall this year, while initiating a series of budget cuts that could save $10 million year-over-year, according to the Detroit Free Press.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Susquehanna initiates Parker-Hannifin as positive The firm said shares have plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Her love for art became a cherished bond between her and her grandchildren during craft sessions and painting lessons that created lasting memories.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lemon, rosemary, and garlic create a lively flavor combo in this entree.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, appears to be planning a Starlink satellite deployment mission in the days ahead from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Banana prices have been on the rise this year—rising 3.3% in May as the Trump Administration introduced new tariffs.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Airlines also pioneered the loyalty program, offering rewards to frequent flyers.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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To do this, Panerai pioneered technical solutions that enhanced military operations in extreme conditions and environments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI has launched Shopping in ChatGPT and previewed Operator, a browser-driving agent that can complete transactions across the open web, led by former Instacart CEO Fidji Simo.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Instagram launched its newest feature this week, Instagram Map, which allows users to share their live location with their followers.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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