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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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Getting the right head coach, someone who establishes a winning, no-nonsense mentality in the locker room and the administrative building every single day, is crucial to ensuring success as the Dolphins move forward.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The extended rave scene establishes the tone in a film that refuses to parallel park into a specific genre or, for that matter, stick to storytelling norms and expectations.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Typically, people aren't allowed to touch members of the British royal family, according to the BBC, though handshakes are permitted if a royal initiates it.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wells Fargo initiates Live Nation at overweight Wells Fargo says the concert promoter is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Benedict introduces Sophie to the queen as Sophie Gun, and Violet jumps in to call her a daughter of the Earl of Penwood’s cousin.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Developing the concept The project also introduces an unusual utility fee system to Minnesota.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quarles hopes the service launches with safety features and failsafes to prevent accidents, adding that human drivers must remain cautious during the transition.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Targeting is forcible contact with an opponent’s head or neck area where the offending player often uses the crown of his helmet to make contact or launches his body into the opposing player above the shoulders.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Founds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founds. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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