as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of instituted
Anticipating widespread unemployment, Kaegi also instituted a COVID adjustment in 2020, cutting residential assessments considerably.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This iteration of the rule was instituted in July, effectively allowing NASCAR to guarantee the six 23XI and FRM cars to be in the field if more than 40 cars enter a race.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Conservation efforts pay off The Southern Nevada Water Authority has instituted a number of water conservation measures.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Several Asian airlines also have instituted similar policies, prohibiting passengers from placing batteries in overhead bins or outright banning them from using portable batteries during the flight.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 27 Aug. 2025
Biden's administration in 2024 instituted its rules for short-term health insurance.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
In response to funding cuts, the University of Notre Dame instituted a hiring freeze in March, and many schools are slashing the hiring of graduate students for research work.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
At the same time, the government has begun to take it seriously and has instituted reforms aimed at improving classroom practices.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Wastewater surveillance for measles could also have been instituted earlier, public-health experts say.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This iteration of the rule was instituted in July, effectively allowing NASCAR to guarantee the six 23XI and FRM cars to be in the field if more than 40 cars enter a race.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Conservation efforts pay off The Southern Nevada Water Authority has instituted a number of water conservation measures.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Several Asian airlines also have instituted similar policies, prohibiting passengers from placing batteries in overhead bins or outright banning them from using portable batteries during the flight.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 27 Aug. 2025
Biden's administration in 2024 instituted its rules for short-term health insurance.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
In response to funding cuts, the University of Notre Dame instituted a hiring freeze in March, and many schools are slashing the hiring of graduate students for research work.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
At the same time, the government has begun to take it seriously and has instituted reforms aimed at improving classroom practices.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Wastewater surveillance for measles could also have been instituted earlier, public-health experts say.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instituted
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Rec was founded in 2022 by Birju Kadakia and Rachel Williams, who worked together at Uber in the mid-2010s.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The supporting drama actor category, formally established in 1970, has seen 13 Black actors accumulate 23 nominations over five decades.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Haas have not initiated a Right of Review appeal within the 96-hour window available to all teams in such matters, following the Monza race last Sunday.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the last quarter, the partnership has facilitated recovery of more than 26,600 kilograms of textiles from 23 hotels and initiated conversations with 12 hotel groups in Delhi.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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For example, Georgia State University pioneered predictive analytics and AI-powered advising, reducing equity gaps and increasing graduation rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer midsize SUV introduced new features, and lost a couple less popular ones, when the when the three-row family hauler hit dealerships in July 2024.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Baidu has launched a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot received public approval.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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