invent

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Recent Examples of invent Early freed Black men became blacksmiths and farmers and used their skills to invent such things as the corn planter, the cotton-cleaning machine, the broom-making machine, and in 1853, the potato chip. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025 Which story series inspired the U.K. ringleader (subsequently convicted and imprisoned)? Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle Hercule Poirot, an Agatha Christie sleuth James Bond, invented by Ian Fleming The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson Thanks for reading! Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025 It’s been said that Brian invented the state of California, the state of mind. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 Wall Street occasionally invents merry-go-rounds that work for a while but lack obvious exit strategies. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 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
Verb
  • 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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