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he single-handedly pioneered the university's institute for medical research
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Recent Examples of pioneered
Piero Gandini, son of Sergio Gandini who purchased Flos in 1964 and pioneered its zenith, was appointed executive chairman of the entire conglomerate in 2025, after veteran luxury executive Daniel Lalonde stepped down in December 2025.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Development of the WalkingPad Category Founded in 2015 in Beijing, Kingsmith pioneered the WalkingPad category and introduced innovative folding treadmill designs.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Molecular scientist Palesa Madupe led the research while working at the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen, which has pioneered the field of ancient protein research known as paleoproteomics.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
There are tons of mice out there with an entire keypad’s worth of thumb buttons — the Razer Naga pioneered the genre.
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Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Amy Edmondson, a leadership and management scholar, has pioneered research in this area.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The spa The first Middle Eastern Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie, the Swiss clinic that’s pioneered the now-omnipresent concept of medicalized wellness since the 1930s, is a genuinely exciting prospect.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Heritage Madurai in Madurai, Tamil Nadu Heritage Madurai is located on 17 acres that were renovated in a tropical modernism style, pioneered by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1970s to counter the extreme weather that is typical in the area.
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Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Bell said that the family pioneered the free play arcade business model in 1990, all while not selling alcohol at the business like other entertainment centers.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Development of the WalkingPad Category Founded in 2015 in Beijing, Kingsmith pioneered the WalkingPad category and introduced innovative folding treadmill designs.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Molecular scientist Palesa Madupe led the research while working at the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen, which has pioneered the field of ancient protein research known as paleoproteomics.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
There are tons of mice out there with an entire keypad’s worth of thumb buttons — the Razer Naga pioneered the genre.
—
Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Amy Edmondson, a leadership and management scholar, has pioneered research in this area.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The spa The first Middle Eastern Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie, the Swiss clinic that’s pioneered the now-omnipresent concept of medicalized wellness since the 1930s, is a genuinely exciting prospect.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Heritage Madurai in Madurai, Tamil Nadu Heritage Madurai is located on 17 acres that were renovated in a tropical modernism style, pioneered by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1970s to counter the extreme weather that is typical in the area.
—
Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Bell said that the family pioneered the free play arcade business model in 1990, all while not selling alcohol at the business like other entertainment centers.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pioneered
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City.
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In Wednesday's hearing, DHS said that a law established this year helped create a team that would provide resources to patients who experience disruptions in care.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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Mike Debus, a Kansas City artist, last week opened his internet browser and initiated a search for just one item.
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The president also initiated a series of investigations using a trade law known as Section 301, which could eventually lead to higher tariffs – but may take months to complete.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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Iran targeted American military facilities in the Middle East after the US launched more strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
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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.
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The motion also stated that Boutros has instituted a new policy for when judges request grand jury transcripts.
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The central bank had never issued policy statements at the end of its rate-setting meetings until Greenspan instituted the practice in 1994.
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