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foundations

noun

plural of foundation

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a public organization with a particular purpose or function donated to a foundation that supported cancer research

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an immaterial thing upon which something else rests she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree

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Recent Examples of foundations Their foundations focus on addressing a range of issues including early childhood education, food security, and health and economic programs for women and children. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 July 2026 Buffett also traditionally gives additional gifts to his family foundations around Thanksgiving each year. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026 These foundations were care, equality, proportionality (rewarding individuals relative to their contribution), loyalty, authority or respect for legitimate authorities, and purity (concern with preserving what is seen as natural or sacred). — Alexandra Figueroa, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 This is a year of building solid foundations and structures, both internally and externally. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026 Warren Buffett didn’t give anything to the Gates Foundation this year, instead directing nearly $6 billion in shares of Berkshire Hathaway to four foundations related to his own family. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The rules have not been reevaluated to reflect today’s dense population and traffic conditions, nor has the impact of the seaplane wakes and prop wash on the pile foundations supporting these buildings. — Janet Handal, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 Earth Fire Alliance is supported by various philanthropic foundations, including the Bezos Earth Fund which pledged $26 million in June. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

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Some real-estate experts contend, however, that institutions shelling out millions to underwrite a property are already dead set on recouping their investments.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
The city also is constrained in taxing because about 1,500 properties — including state offices, hospitals and religious institutions — are exempt from paying local property taxes.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

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And a starting rotation containing two cornerstones who have shown up for a total of eight games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026
Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026

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People can also learn about the breed through groups such as the Heart of America Samoyed Club — which hosts a dog show every spring — and the Samoyed Club of America, Light said.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Representatives for the American Chemistry Council and Fragrance Creators Association, other groups opposing the measure, declined to comment.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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In addition to the aforementioned football field, the resort-like grounds also host a pool with a spa and a waterfall, along with a pizza oven, a game pavilion with a candy bar, and a sports court for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
There are other cooling spots as well as seven water misters on the fair grounds.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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