as in establishes
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founds
But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founds
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Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cantor Fitzgerald initiates Jumia Technologies as overweight Cantor says the Africa marketplace company is best positioned for share gains.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The campaign introduces 25-year-old actress Rain Spencer as a Josie Maran brand partner, featured in an upcoming short film as part of the body wash launch.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rather than offering comfort, however, the rocking cradle, accompanied by a compilation of folkloric lullabies, introduces a sense of unease, inviting viewers to consider how political systems shape lives from their earliest moments.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The site launches with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The spot launches a media campaign for Hollywood Drift, which is slated to open this summer — an exact date is likely to be part of the rollout.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing every participant onto the same technical stack, the system creates a universal layer that can interoperate across heterogeneous infrastructures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Founds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founds. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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