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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
This establishes a baseline for each user by monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels and other physiological signals during sleep over a seven-day period.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The City Council’s vote formally establishes the partnership, making Morelia Sacramento’s newest sister city.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
High fees, but ‘no discretion’ – in theory Pennsylvania law establishes high fees for coroners’ records – $500 per autopsy report, plus an additional $100 each for toxicology and coroner–investigator reports.
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Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This timeline establishes a steady electricity supply for the company’s regional infrastructure.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The first executive order, among other actions, establishes the QC-ADDS initiative, directing federal agencies to build the first quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific research, to be housed at a Department of Energy facility.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Dying in the season premiere of a show establishes the stakes instantly.
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Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The monumental installation, marking Butter Baby’s most ambitious project to date, establishes a new landmark within one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports and represents the next phase of growth for the rapidly expanding Butter Bay universe as the brand sets its sights beyond Indonesia.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The City Council’s vote formally establishes the partnership, making Morelia Sacramento’s newest sister city.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
High fees, but ‘no discretion’ – in theory Pennsylvania law establishes high fees for coroners’ records – $500 per autopsy report, plus an additional $100 each for toxicology and coroner–investigator reports.
—
Jonah Walters,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This timeline establishes a steady electricity supply for the company’s regional infrastructure.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The first executive order, among other actions, establishes the QC-ADDS initiative, directing federal agencies to build the first quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific research, to be housed at a Department of Energy facility.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Dying in the season premiere of a show establishes the stakes instantly.
—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
The monumental installation, marking Butter Baby’s most ambitious project to date, establishes a new landmark within one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports and represents the next phase of growth for the rapidly expanding Butter Bay universe as the brand sets its sights beyond Indonesia.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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Freedom 250 proves controversial Trump held this week's rally on the National Mall under the auspices of Freedom 250.
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Still, the strength of physical stores, from local independents to large chains, proves that convenience and trust still matter to consumers.
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.
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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.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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Chiron moving into Taurus initiates a healing journey to reconnect with joy and authentic expression.
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Raymond James initiates Janus Living as strong buy Raymond James says the senior living REIT has plenty of upside.
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
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The launch continues the long-running National Cheesecake Day tradition for the restaurant chain, which introduces a new cheesecake flavor each year to mark the occasion.
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The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
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If a project never launches, no one wears anything.
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Olivia launches her second escape by bludgeoning one of her captors with a metal pipe, grabbing his gun, and sprinting toward the red prison door.
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