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as in proving
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 demonstrating
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 founding
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 establishing
To scale effectively, organizations often benefit from standardizing their foundations by establishing consistent frameworks for data modeling, pipeline design and testing—helping reduce friction while improving delivery velocity.
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Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic public-private partnership.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
If only establishing liftoff were so easy.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Absent any announcements of US investments in China, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the two nations discussed establishing a board of investment for Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors in the US.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.
—James Grebey, Time, 8 May 2026
Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming are popular jurisdictions for establishing these trusts.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Pritzker signed a bill into law last year formally establishing a process for the state to issue its own vaccine guidelines, following concerns about the federal government’s new direction on the issue.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Premises liability cases require establishing what the property owner knew or should have known and when - often through prior incident reports, inspection records, and maintenance logs.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic public-private partnership.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
If only establishing liftoff were so easy.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Absent any announcements of US investments in China, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the two nations discussed establishing a board of investment for Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors in the US.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Even so, the coincidence feels like an anointing, long overdue for someone who has spent decades in just about every beloved franchise, quietly establishing himself as the most important—or at least prolific—person in genre entertainment.
—James Grebey, Time, 8 May 2026
Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming are popular jurisdictions for establishing these trusts.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Pritzker signed a bill into law last year formally establishing a process for the state to issue its own vaccine guidelines, following concerns about the federal government’s new direction on the issue.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Premises liability cases require establishing what the property owner knew or should have known and when - often through prior incident reports, inspection records, and maintenance logs.
—Anton Lucanus
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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That takes us to Monday afternoon and Jena proving that point by sharing behind-the-scenes content on social media in the form of a bikini parade from this year's fitting.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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And as the creator economy continues to grow in reach and profitability, content creators like Logan Walter are fundamentally proving its value.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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According to Bette, the current cycle is demonstrating a similar pattern where demand is deferred rather than destroyed.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, the awards have at once become a snapshot of the most important reporting on the free press while also demonstrating that press’ power; the country’s top journalism institutions are among those typically feted.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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There, surrounded by armed soldiers, the founding documents were reverentially carried up the thirty-nine steps, passing through another cordon of servicewomen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Hamas, whose founding charter calls for armed resistance against Israel, has been reluctant to give up its arsenal, including rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosives.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Fourth, epidemiologists suspect that hantavirus is most contagious when an infected person is showing symptoms, whereas SARS-CoV-2 can readily be transmitted by seemingly healthy people.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Embiid has long leaned into contact, often initiating it to get to the line.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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More than 10,000 Marines from expeditionary units are now in theater, giving Trump the option to launch limited ground operations, such as seizing a small stretch of coastline or initiating an assault on Kharg Island, the hub of Iran’s oil industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The screenplay is adapted from short stories by Ajeet Cour, an influential and pioneering feminist voice in modern Punjabi literature.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The grounds, sculpted by pioneering landscape designer Thomas Church, include numerous terraces, patios, and decks.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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