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he single-handedly pioneered the university's institute for medical research
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Recent Examples of pioneered
Combatants in the Russia-Ukraine war have pioneered the use of first-person view drones as kamikaze munitions.
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Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
After the war, aesthetic values slowly started to change, switching to a utilitarian, unornamented standard and ushering in the era of international and midcentury-modern styles pioneered by visionaries like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The rising bicycle industry also pioneered industrial production techniques such as the assembly line, as well as modern magazine and poster advertising, before the auto industry.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2026
Orringer's team has pioneered advanced tumor-visualization techniques to help patients.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cesar de la Fuente-Nunez is a presidential associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania who has pioneered artificial intelligence and experimental approaches that have greatly accelerated antibiotic discovery, yielding numerous preclinical candidates.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
More significantly, the company is planning to debut its first foldable iPhone, entering a category that Samsung pioneered in the last decade.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
After the war, aesthetic values slowly started to change, switching to a utilitarian, unornamented standard and ushering in the era of international and midcentury-modern styles pioneered by visionaries like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Long before Rag & Bone launched its Miramar collection of denim-print sweats and startups like Lab Denim pioneered digital dyeing, there was the Adidas denim soccer jersey.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The rising bicycle industry also pioneered industrial production techniques such as the assembly line, as well as modern magazine and poster advertising, before the auto industry.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2026
Orringer's team has pioneered advanced tumor-visualization techniques to help patients.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cesar de la Fuente-Nunez is a presidential associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania who has pioneered artificial intelligence and experimental approaches that have greatly accelerated antibiotic discovery, yielding numerous preclinical candidates.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
More significantly, the company is planning to debut its first foldable iPhone, entering a category that Samsung pioneered in the last decade.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The store has a dedicated Polo department focused on sportswear from the 1990s and 2000s, echoing the shop-within-a-shop concept that Lauren himself pioneered at Bloomingdale’s in 1969.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneered
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The run here established Fritz as the de facto face of American men’s tennis and elevated him to more elite echelons in the sport.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Our goal is also always to bring together established and emerging voices, challenging the conventional formats.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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California has introduced the Fans First Act, which restricts resales to 10% above face value, and there’s a similar bill in New York.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Legislation introduced last month would block the work requirements for the undocumented immigrants covered by the state, and would also undo last year’s freeze on new enrollments.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Virgin Hotels New York is just a block from Ace Hotel New York, the property that initiated NoMad's hotel boom back in 2009.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to Rachel, the plan had been initiated by Shelia, who had grown increasingly resentful of Skylar.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The husband-wife duo previously launched Under Canvas, the largest glamping company in the US.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Less than three days after Enoch Godongwana presented the budget to lawmakers in the fuel-importing nation, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once the films were created, the researchers needed ways to carefully adjust the number of charge carriers—particles that carry electrical current inside the material.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Denver’s mayor has already instituted a similar pause.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials instituted a months-long freeze on hiring.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Pioneered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pioneered. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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