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John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founding
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Fastvold, though, was passionately inspired by Lee’s biography, and imagined a film that would dramatize not only her story, but the kinds of convictions that contributed to the founding of this country.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The festival has been bringing families together with art since its founding in 1952 by a small group of women.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As the auction house notes, the check predates the company's official founding by 16 days.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Chapter one began with its founding by the Kingston Trio and their manager, Frank Werber.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Blige has been developing her portfolio in the film and TV space with Blue Butterfly Productions since its founding in 2019, inking a first-look TV deal with Lionsgate Television that year and first and second deal looks with BET in 2022.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In the 54 years since its founding, the state, roughly the size of Austria, has grown into the Arab world’s second-largest economy, diversified more successfully than many of its oil-rich neighbors and emerged as a major global investor with influence in Washington, Europe and beyond.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
His supporters praised him for founding the activist group Turning Point USA and advocating conservative principles to young people.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The founding Ottos named their juice shop accordingly, and began with carrot juice.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Most recently, Brenneman served as CEO of Attend, a new theatrical marketplace connecting independent filmmakers directly with exhibitors to expand distribution opportunities, and as a founding partner of The Fithian Group.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Ethan Browne worked as a model, actor, and music executive, founding Spinside Records, an imprint on his father's indie label Inside Recordings.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Prior to founding Meld, Bengani worked at Square (as Block was then known) for about five years.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The founding parents both lost daughters whose acne had been treated with Bactrim.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Diane Levinson, an artist, educator and arts advocate, will be discussing the evolution of the collection and the vision of its founding family.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Argillander said the reconfiguring of the management team laid the ground for the company to remain true to its founding ambitions at the same time as upping its activity.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Fastvold, though, was passionately inspired by Lee’s biography, and imagined a film that would dramatize not only her story, but the kinds of convictions that contributed to the founding of this country.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The festival has been bringing families together with art since its founding in 1952 by a small group of women.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As the auction house notes, the check predates the company's official founding by 16 days.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Chapter one began with its founding by the Kingston Trio and their manager, Frank Werber.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Blige has been developing her portfolio in the film and TV space with Blue Butterfly Productions since its founding in 2019, inking a first-look TV deal with Lionsgate Television that year and first and second deal looks with BET in 2022.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In the 54 years since its founding, the state, roughly the size of Austria, has grown into the Arab world’s second-largest economy, diversified more successfully than many of its oil-rich neighbors and emerged as a major global investor with influence in Washington, Europe and beyond.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition to modeling and founding Spinside Records, an imprint on Browne's independent label Inside Recordings, Ethan also made it to the big screen.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
His supporters praised him for founding the activist group Turning Point USA and advocating conservative principles to young people.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The founding Ottos named their juice shop accordingly, and began with carrot juice.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Most recently, Brenneman served as CEO of Attend, a new theatrical marketplace connecting independent filmmakers directly with exhibitors to expand distribution opportunities, and as a founding partner of The Fithian Group.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Ethan Browne worked as a model, actor, and music executive, founding Spinside Records, an imprint on his father's indie label Inside Recordings.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Prior to founding Meld, Bengani worked at Square (as Block was then known) for about five years.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The founding parents both lost daughters whose acne had been treated with Bactrim.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
Diane Levinson, an artist, educator and arts advocate, will be discussing the evolution of the collection and the vision of its founding family.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding
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Aries is a sign of initiation and autonomy, so having two generational planets in this Fire sign not only encourages us to stop outsourcing our power but also to fight for goals and dreams without cutting corners.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here is a copy of the complaint law enforcement filed establishing the basis for his arrest.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He became known for pioneering modern banking practices such as branch banking and loan financing for everyday people.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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This approach turned him into a wildly creative and curious rhythm guitarist — turns out carving out that space between Garcia and Lesh meant pioneering chord voicings and strange vamps rarely heard in rock ‘n’ roll.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.—
Megan Rose Murray,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, at the height of the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis when Rodríguez was foreign minister, Caracas donated half a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration committee through its oil subsidiary CITGO4.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The documentary follows the chief through the months leading up to his inauguration, an event that draws more than 300 people from around the world representing Scotland’s ancient clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Three years after launching, Cooper signed a deal with Spotify worth $60 million.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Calvary became the epicenter of the scene, launching Christian rock bands like Love Song and Children of the Day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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