as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Maria Montessori was the founder of an educational system dedicated to maximizing a child's creative potential
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up
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as in to go
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered
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Recent Examples of founder
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This week, Meta’s back at it with a $900 million investment in the Indian fintech firm Cred, giving it a roughly 20% stake as well as founder Kunal Shah, who will replace Will Cathcart as the global leader of WhatsApp.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Judging just by the opening day crowd at the new outlet on Route 44 in Avon, the company’s model shows no sign of foundering despite the turbulent economy.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The brand, created by makeup artist and OG beauty founder Bobbi Brown, largely eschews third-party distribution, opting instead to open its own stores.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This week, Meta’s back at it with a $900 million investment in the Indian fintech firm Cred, giving it a roughly 20% stake as well as founder Kunal Shah, who will replace Will Cathcart as the global leader of WhatsApp.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
Although in the commercial world, many print publications have foundered, data indicate that for alumni magazines, print remains powerful.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Judging just by the opening day crowd at the new outlet on Route 44 in Avon, the company’s model shows no sign of foundering despite the turbulent economy.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since his 2021 deal with the network, Sheridan has become a top creator at the studio with the Yellowstone universe and shows like Landman, Lioness and Tulsa King.
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More than a decade after installing the sculpture, Pinky’s creator shares his story.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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How does an accomplished author find himself at the helm of a multibillion-dollar casino enterprise?
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The author emphasizes identifying leaders who act like owners, not just employees, by having substantial personal capital invested in the company.
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This one kinda flopped Stateside but was pretty big around the world.
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The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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With the first day of July landing on a Wednesday, payments will go out on a regular schedule, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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The news of the arrest caught the attention of the family of Amy McHale, a woman who was once married to Horsch’s father and disappeared nearly 10 years ago.
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Her oldest sister, Sonia Gonzalez, said Gonzalez reminds her a lot of their father, who reinvented himself many times over the years.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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