as in establishes
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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Recent Examples of founds
But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
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First, a catalyst guides the molecule through an asymmetric step that establishes its chirality.—
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Stifel initiates Cardinal Infrastructure Group as buy Stifel said shares of the civil construction company are best positioned.—
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From there, Aescape initiates a personalized massage using the body scan.—
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The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.—
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Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.—
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In Springfield, Illinois, the Route 66 Centennial Great Race launches a nine-day vintage car rally to California in June, while the city’s Mother Road Festival returns in late September.—
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Scanning them launches video tutorials explaining what each product does — without forcing customers to ask questions in a store.—
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The research team highlighted that this process creates ideal conditions for atmospheric water vapour to condense into droplets on the cooler surface, the way steam condenses on your bathroom mirror.—
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Frank creates this Charles Atlas golden god specifically to adore and satisfy him.—
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“Founds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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