as in pioneers
a person who settles in a new region
the frontiersmen were willing to brave harsh living conditions in order to achieve a better life
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The city was founded by Mormon pioneers and built with a grid system that fans out from the Temple Square.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
For anyone who is looking, there are easy-to-find references to pioneers of the genre, particularly to artists associated with the rich cultural history of Taos and the rest of New Mexico.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the 1700s, Dutch settlers arrived at Kalk Bay, and it was later occupied by British colonists who turned it into a major whaling center.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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From there, settlers quickly established a foothold by creating a makeshift cultural center at the site, putting on lectures, readings and exhibits.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Articles of Association of 1774 was signed by all 53 delegates urging colonists to boycott British goods, marking the Continental Congress's first protest against Britain.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the 1700s, Dutch settlers arrived at Kalk Bay, and it was later occupied by British colonists who turned it into a major whaling center.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Frontiersmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontiersmen. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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