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as in proves
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 demonstrates
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 founds
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 establishes
The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
And a chaise lounge — placed slightly apart, perhaps near a planter or a low hedge — establishes the kind of quiet retreat that disappeared somewhere around the time the carpool schedule took over your life.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Overall, Niemeyer said the ruling establishes that no practice of law should be discriminatory for or against one group of people.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rules also set up new metrics for data reporting from manufacturers and establishes permitting and training standards for remote operators.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Eventually, former mayor Jarom Wagoner cited a section of the Regulatory Takings Act, which establishes a process for state agencies and local governments to evaluate if administrative actions take private property without due process.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department memo establishes 10 priority categories for denaturalization cases.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
And a chaise lounge — placed slightly apart, perhaps near a planter or a low hedge — establishes the kind of quiet retreat that disappeared somewhere around the time the carpool schedule took over your life.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Overall, Niemeyer said the ruling establishes that no practice of law should be discriminatory for or against one group of people.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The rules also set up new metrics for data reporting from manufacturers and establishes permitting and training standards for remote operators.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Eventually, former mayor Jarom Wagoner cited a section of the Regulatory Takings Act, which establishes a process for state agencies and local governments to evaluate if administrative actions take private property without due process.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Justice Department memo establishes 10 priority categories for denaturalization cases.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a recess behind the desk in Carnevali’s office a photo shows Squinzi and his wife Adriana Spazzoli holding the TIM Trophy at the Mapei in 2013.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Wolfe initiates Rubrik as outperform Wolfe says the cybersecurity company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Russian drone incursions last year prompted Poland to formally invoke NATO's Article 4, which initiates official consultations among allies regarding a direct security threat.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The latest version introduces many more enhancements than in recent years, including auto-payroll, better document management, employee self-onboarding, geolocation for Time and Attendance, and new health benefits integrations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The changes have been happening slowly at McDonald's restaurants across the nation — including Texas — as the fast-food giant's modernization plan introduces computerized kiosks where customers can order.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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As the federal health department launches a plan to wean patients off antidepressants, mental health advocates and psychiatrists say blaming the United States' mental health crisis on overmedicalization and overprescription of psychiatric medications is an inaccurate portrayal of a complex problem.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The marketing launches at a time when football is about to take center stage again as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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