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John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founded
The brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.
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Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 1916, the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, also known as the Denver Buddhist Church at the time, was founded at 1950 Lawrence St.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Skydance Corporation, which David Ellison founded in 2006, completed an $8 billion merger last year with Paramount Global.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Post-fire, Lohman-Janz also founded the Altadena Dining Club to rally people and help local businesses.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald founded the bakery acclaimed for its large cookie offerings.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 1916, the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, also known as the Denver Buddhist Church at the time, was founded at 1950 Lawrence St.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Skydance Corporation, which David Ellison founded in 2006, completed an $8 billion merger last year with Paramount Global.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Post-fire, Lohman-Janz also founded the Altadena Dining Club to rally people and help local businesses.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald founded the bakery acclaimed for its large cookie offerings.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founded
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, established in 1987, lists worldwide suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the center re-established his dominance against the smaller Warriors on Monday, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds while serving as a significant deterrent on the defensive interior.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deep Space Nine that pioneered this concept on broadcast TV.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cinematic montage — pioneered by Sergei Eisenstein and reinvented by Jean-Luc Godard — becomes an organizing principle of the exhibit, as artworks compete for attention.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Post launched with a daily print edition, along with a web app and online articles.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The move comes as nine local district attorneys launched a coalition this week to assist in prosecuting federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chawla was five when he was initiated into the group, and now instils the the same values in his children.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Farage has instituted a May 7 deadline for prospective Conservative defectors to officially switch to Reform, warning that his party will not be open to last-minute opportunists seeking to court his growing support base closer to election time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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New rules instituted last July enable universities to share millions in revenue with their athletes.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founded. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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