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innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovated
As the September 11, 2001 attacks unfolded, Fox News innovated again by using a news ticker on the bottom of the screen to update viewers with new information on a continuous basis.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
These companies rapidly innovated as Global Payments struggled to maintain its strategic focus, contributing to below-market-rate net revenue growth of 2% in 2025 compared with 6% in the previous year.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, as the industry innovated, single wells could reach farther requiring fewer wells.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Rick Baker Much of modern Hollywood makeup derives from techniques created by Rick Baker, who innovated the field of special effects makeup.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
As a heritage brand with deep roots—founded in 1853 in what is now Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood—the brand has innovated from horsehair and straw beds to even more premium natural materials like cotton batting.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Her curiosity led her to recently publish a comprehensive literature review describing the ways that people have put roadkill to use—and in some cases, innovated new research methods.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Star Trek fic innovated by focusing on the already pretty substantial homoerotic subtext in the show.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
It was innovated and championed by Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith, and felt some immediate push-back upon its announcement.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
These companies rapidly innovated as Global Payments struggled to maintain its strategic focus, contributing to below-market-rate net revenue growth of 2% in 2025 compared with 6% in the previous year.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, as the industry innovated, single wells could reach farther requiring fewer wells.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Rick Baker Much of modern Hollywood makeup derives from techniques created by Rick Baker, who innovated the field of special effects makeup.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
As a heritage brand with deep roots—founded in 1853 in what is now Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood—the brand has innovated from horsehair and straw beds to even more premium natural materials like cotton batting.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Her curiosity led her to recently publish a comprehensive literature review describing the ways that people have put roadkill to use—and in some cases, innovated new research methods.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Star Trek fic innovated by focusing on the already pretty substantial homoerotic subtext in the show.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
It was innovated and championed by Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith, and felt some immediate push-back upon its announcement.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovated
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Initiatives like the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system and the OECD’s Data Free Flows with Trust (pioneered by Japan) also demonstrate that trusted data mobility and robust privacy protections aren’t mutually exclusive.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Lee was scheduled to become the ninth person in the country put to death via nitrogen hypoxia, which was pioneered by Alabama in 2024 and entails breathing pure nitrogen through a mask while being denied oxygen.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Reese had established position in the paint nearly four minutes into the third quarter when she was passed the ball.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event is being thrown by America250, a nonpartisan organization established in 2016 by Congress’ United States Semiquincentennial Commission, which is officially charged with overseeing the country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Flight restrictions were also introduced at three of Moscow's four international airports -- Domodedovo, Ivanovo and Zhukovsky -- amid the latest attacks, Rosaviatsiya said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The ban follows similar legislation introduced in Australia, Indonesia and France earlier this year.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The plunge forward hasn't come without controversy Back in September, construction halted service for LIRR riders due to an unspecified issue in the tunnel, a fear the MTA had when the project was initiated.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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The recall was initiated on November 20, and on December 5, the FDA categorized it as a Class I food risk warning, which is the most severe, with the highest likelihood of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Below, find details on everything from skincare products to cozy rugs to hot sauces, created by the likes of John Legend, Joanna Gaines, and so many more celebs.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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That perhaps, has created the most important similarity of all.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Israel, which launched an airstrike in Beirut earlier on Sunday before the announcement, has not yet commented on the agreement.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Israeli military struck targets in Beirut's suburbs on Sunday after the militant group Hezbollah launched projectiles toward Israel, Reuters reported.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The fair has also instituted lower flat rates for many of their special sectors like Statements and Feature and introduced a sliding scale pricing model for the main Galleries sector, where larger booths pay a higher square-meter rate than smaller booths.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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In response, California has instituted a moratorium on new hospice licenses, revoked over 280 licenses in the past two years, and put another 300 providers under investigation.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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