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innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovate
And while Starlink continues to innovate, with new routers on the horizon, the Mini remains a great choice for now.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Airlines frequently innovate and change in-flight menus to evolve with consumer demand and to keep things fresh.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The wider world is unlikely to take the West’s negative assessments of China as gospel; many outside the West will see the benefits of a China whose economic power, huge markets, and capacity to innovate in green energy and artificial intelligence is useful to them.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Getting the basics right can build trust, which can in turn earn you the license to grow, to challenge and to innovate.
Quality today creates the standards of the future.
—Michael Mapes, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Airlines frequently innovate and change in-flight menus to evolve with consumer demand and to keep things fresh.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The wider world is unlikely to take the West’s negative assessments of China as gospel; many outside the West will see the benefits of a China whose economic power, huge markets, and capacity to innovate in green energy and artificial intelligence is useful to them.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Getting the basics right can build trust, which can in turn earn you the license to grow, to challenge and to innovate.
Quality today creates the standards of the future.
—Michael Mapes, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovate
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Reuters was not immediately able to establish his identity.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The underpinnings of a global order can be traced to the age of discovery, when Europeans first learned to circumnavigate the globe, then established a presence at vast distances, and followed that with empires.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus season 3 star recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming TV project, which reboots the book series' story with a new cast after he and lead actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson pioneered the novels' first adaptation on the big screen across eight films.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the large cloud service providers today have pioneered many of their AI capabilities through their cloud suites, meaning that this is the easiest way customers can access and take advantage of these tools.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D.,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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China is currently still saddled with a 145% import tariff, and the others were slated for tariffs ranging from 26% to 49% before Trump's 90-day pause initiated on April 9.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Separately, the Department of Education is initiating a rulemaking process this week that may further alter or curtail access to those programs.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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It cannot be understated the improvement in team culture as created by the Cohen/Stearns administration.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This post contains spoilers for Thunderbolts*. Thunderbolts* introduces one of the more unassuming villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Some guy named Bob walking around barefoot in his pajamas.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Blue Tab also introduces a heavyweight white T-shirt and a chambray work shirt.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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Trader Joe's and its popular mini tote bags In April, Trader Joe's launched its mini canvas tote bags just in time for Easter.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Courtroom shifts after key witness in Karen Reed trial changes tune MAJOR HEADLINES UNDER FIRE – Russia launches massive overnight strike on Ukraine's capital, leaving several dead.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Man Charged with Manslaughter After Student, 20, Died in Alleged Off-Campus Fraternity Hazing The fraternity was founded nationally in 1906.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Carney has emphasized Canada’s founding nations, the United Kingdom and France, since becoming prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In response to the tariffs, Dunn halted orders from China and instituted a hiring freeze at Munchkin’s Van Nuys headquarters, where 320 people are employed.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Latin Mass, which was formalized by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 and continues to be practiced by some Catholics today, has several key differences from the more common Vatican II mass, which was instituted in 1969.—
Peter Pinedo,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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