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Recent Examples of pioneered
The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, George Borjas pioneered the field of immigration economics.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The designs were pioneered by Tesla but have become commonplace in modern cars.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This approach, commonly referred to as slow cinema because of its gradual, deliberate pace, wasn’t pioneered by Tarr.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeanette Winter, who pioneered picture book biographies for children, died on November 7 at the age of 86.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the last two years Leroy pioneered the first creative and business network of the design industry dedicated to fostering relationships between women.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nelson’s concept pioneered an explosion of specialty dessert and haute cupcake shops in Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Kraus had pioneered her own Semiotext(e) series, Native Agents, publishing experimental autobiographical fiction by women in her downtown orbit, but her career as an avant-garde filmmaker was going nowhere.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
In the 1980s and 1990s, George Borjas pioneered the field of immigration economics.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The designs were pioneered by Tesla but have become commonplace in modern cars.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
This approach, commonly referred to as slow cinema because of its gradual, deliberate pace, wasn’t pioneered by Tarr.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeanette Winter, who pioneered picture book biographies for children, died on November 7 at the age of 86.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Over the last two years Leroy pioneered the first creative and business network of the design industry dedicated to fostering relationships between women.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nelson’s concept pioneered an explosion of specialty dessert and haute cupcake shops in Southern California.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Kraus had pioneered her own Semiotext(e) series, Native Agents, publishing experimental autobiographical fiction by women in her downtown orbit, but her career as an avant-garde filmmaker was going nowhere.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneered
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn is also one of several franchises that have centralized video storage, search and distribution workflows through ScorePlay, a startup founded in France, headquartered in New York and growing in the NBA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although United Van Lines examined more than 100,000 moves, its customers tend to be established homeowners with families who can afford a full-service mover.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bercaw said the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) initiated a pursuit and attempted a traffic stop and the Camry fled.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Mizuho initiated coverage of the name at an outperform rating.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Republicans have also launched a congressional investigation into the fire response.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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An outrageous ambition, given that he was stuck in an outpost whose end had been decreed a few months earlier by the very men who had created and funded it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The school’s principal, Christian Ledesma, later instituted a lockdown due to the law enforcement presence.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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As judges, students will be operating on-campus early voting sites specially instituted for the initiative.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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