as in establishing
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of instituting
House Bill 991 has several other provisions, including changing the system of election recounts in close elections and instituting audits of all elections.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Biden Administration strengthened MATS beyond the original 2012 standards, instituting continuous emissions monitoring and stricter pollution limits for particulate matter and mercury.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
That statute allows a court to ban a vexatious litigator from instituting legal actions in any Ohio courts.
—Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
But his commitment was lacking until interim coach Mike Kafka finally started instituting consequences, twice benching Carter for missing team meetings.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed instituting a $750 administrative fee on drivers who flee or attempt to elude police as a way to improve safety on the roads and recover the costs associated with these types of violations.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the new democratic socialist mayor of New York City, is setting an example with his plan of instituting accessible and affordable city-run grocery stores for New Yorkers, many of whom live in food deserts.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Instigating tariff wars Trump has repeatedly destabilized global markets by instituting, lifting and reimposing sweeping tariffs on foreign nations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicating budget cuts Grant-Dawson urged precision in terms of the plan’s language and also stressed the importance of impact statements to show those affected by the cuts that the district had a specific purpose in mind when instituting the cut, and was aware of its potential consequences.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Biden Administration strengthened MATS beyond the original 2012 standards, instituting continuous emissions monitoring and stricter pollution limits for particulate matter and mercury.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
That statute allows a court to ban a vexatious litigator from instituting legal actions in any Ohio courts.
—Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
But his commitment was lacking until interim coach Mike Kafka finally started instituting consequences, twice benching Carter for missing team meetings.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed instituting a $750 administrative fee on drivers who flee or attempt to elude police as a way to improve safety on the roads and recover the costs associated with these types of violations.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani, the new democratic socialist mayor of New York City, is setting an example with his plan of instituting accessible and affordable city-run grocery stores for New Yorkers, many of whom live in food deserts.
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Instigating tariff wars Trump has repeatedly destabilized global markets by instituting, lifting and reimposing sweeping tariffs on foreign nations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicating budget cuts Grant-Dawson urged precision in terms of the plan’s language and also stressed the importance of impact statements to show those affected by the cuts that the district had a specific purpose in mind when instituting the cut, and was aware of its potential consequences.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instituting
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Nile monitor lizards, a powerful invasive predator that can grow up to 7 feet long, are establishing breeding populations across multiple South Florida counties, and wildlife officials say the window to control them is closing fast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anderson said that would be the legacy of Perez’s last two years – and said establishing the autonomy of the Legislature is something Floridians will reap the rewards from.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Day’Ron Sharpe took over the middle of the fourth, initiating offense, winning loose-ball moments and piling up nine points and five rebounds in the final frame alone.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Those make up an overwhelming amount of all chases that officers in Milwaukee make – with officers citing reckless driving as the initiating reason in 742 of the 970 chases in 2025, according to police data.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The current lineup features founding guitarist Neal Schon, longtime keyboardist Jonathan Cain, vocalist Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen and musician/backing vocalist Jason Derlatka.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Journalist Bryan Schott covered the Utah Legislature for years with a press pass, but was denied a credential after founding the news website Utah Political Watch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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The shift risks creating uneven protections, as state offices lack the federal power to threaten schools with funding cuts.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The innovation enables an autonomous drone to record important operational and sensor data directly onto a blockchain during flight, creating a secure and tamper-resistant record of its activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Operating under the principle that two heads are better than one, pioneering Chicago craft breweries Half Acre and Maplewood are joining forces under one corporate umbrella.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Osaka, the pioneering introvert, is an icon.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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After launching at a single location in 1916 and amassing a following, Nu-Way Weiners opened its second location in 1948; planting the seeds for what is now a restaurant mini chain.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The company's latest AI model, code named Avocado, is apparently being delayed until May, instead of launching this month, according to a report in the New York Times on Thursday.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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