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John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founds
Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.
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Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
Jackson also founds the National Rainbow Coalition, whose mission is to protect, defend and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
Jackson also founds the National Rainbow Coalition, whose mission is to protect, defend and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founds
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Deutsche Bank initiates Ascentage Pharma as buy Deutsche said the biopharma company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond a few million K, fusion through the proton-proton chain initiates.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Apr. 2026
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Someone unusual might enter your world who introduces you to new ideas, new knowledge and a greater sense of freedom.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jinx introduces himself and moves to shake Mark’s hand.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Below against Gillingham in January, Smith launches the ball forward.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a series first, Captain Sig Hansen launches an unprecedented covert scouting mission, deploying an underwater drone into the unknown waters in a bold attempt to locate the rare strain of king crab before the rest of the fleet arrives.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Founds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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