invent

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Recent Examples of invent The Best Cocktail for Mystery Fans: Death in the Afternoon Author Ernest Hemingway claims to have invented this simple spritz—mix 1 ½ ounces of absinthe with 4 ounces of Champagne—and named it Death in the Afternoon. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 In recent weeks, the Trump administration has used constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act to justify using troops to round up immigrants. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 Vet Vendors Thoroughly There’s a lot of AI hype out there, with everyone claiming to have the greatest solution since the internet was invented. David Kelley, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Trump administration lawyers are digging deep to find statutes that can justify the ongoing federal crackdown — including constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for invent
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Verb
  • In Season 3, Pink Guard No-eul devises a plan to rescue Gyeong-seok (Player 246) and get him safely off the island.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Under the system of graft O’Connor devised, out-of-town crooks checked in with an underworld go-between, who would collect their name, address and a cash bribe.
    Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
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  • Renato Paiva concocted a bold scheme that saw his Botafogo defend in an aggressively high line and limit PSG’s space.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • To keep pace, Hans Zimmer has concocted a visceral new growl that rattles our seats.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
  • The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025

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“Invent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invent. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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