as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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As Deadline has been telling you for months, the Rocky Mountain metropolis has been in pole position over the United Utah bid and the efforts of Cincinnati, Ohio since the Robert Redford founded cinema celebration revealed the trio of finalists last September.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The sprawling site includes remnants of streets, houses and workshops, as well as the Aquincum Mithraeum, a temple dedicated to the Roman god Mithras, founded by a local official, Marcus Antonius Victorinus, in the third century.
—Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Stewart founded Race Against Dementia in 2016 to implement F1 processes in the fight.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Among the antique and vintage jewelry dealers, Didier Ltd., founded by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh, specializes in jewels by mid- to late-20th century artists purchased on the secondary market.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The sprawling site includes remnants of streets, houses and workshops, as well as the Aquincum Mithraeum, a temple dedicated to the Roman god Mithras, founded by a local official, Marcus Antonius Victorinus, in the third century.
—Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After his wife, Helen, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Stewart founded Race Against Dementia in 2016 to implement F1 processes in the fight.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
Among the antique and vintage jewelry dealers, Didier Ltd., founded by Didier and Martine Haspeslagh, specializes in jewels by mid- to late-20th century artists purchased on the secondary market.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses, which has raised nearly $250,000 on GoFundMe since April 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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While compelling products and retailers pioneering frictionless customer experiences usually drive customer behavioral changes, these changes take time to materialize and are high-risk bets.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Using grand feu enamel to simulate drips of nail polish has to be a first in high watchmaking, and who but a high-fashion brand to pioneer the art form?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Plus, kids will be introduced to Motorvania's take on Big Foot.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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In severe weather conditions, forcing or lift mechanisms, such as a cold front, dry line, or terrain, are needed to trigger rising air and initiate thunderstorm development.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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In January, Hightower initiated research coverage on Vici with an overweight rating.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, films that were launched at Cannes have increasingly found themselves in the Oscar hunt.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since it was launched by former President George W. Bush in 2003, PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives globally, supported 7 million orphans and vulnerable children, and enabled 5.5 million babies to be born HIV-free, according to the U.S. State Department.—
Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen Akambase,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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