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as in proving
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation
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as in demonstrating
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town
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as in founding
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
established the first school in the town
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Recent Examples of establishing
Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
This includes establishing governance frameworks, managing FinOps to control inference costs and ensuring model accuracy doesn't degrade over time.
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Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
At a special meeting, the Sacramento City Council is expected to adopt a resolution formally establishing the relationship.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Midfielder Arda Güler, 21, is already a star for Spanish superpower Real Madrid, establishing himself as a deft passer who creates opportunities few in the world can see.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Problem gambling would receive just $130,000 annually for establishing a crisis hotline and training for gambling addiction counselors.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
One of the more interesting ways that the DGA sought to protect jobs for career directors was by establishing guidelines with the studios for hiring multi-hyphenates for a single project.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
This includes establishing governance frameworks, managing FinOps to control inference costs and ensuring model accuracy doesn't degrade over time.
—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
At a special meeting, the Sacramento City Council is expected to adopt a resolution formally establishing the relationship.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Midfielder Arda Güler, 21, is already a star for Spanish superpower Real Madrid, establishing himself as a deft passer who creates opportunities few in the world can see.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Problem gambling would receive just $130,000 annually for establishing a crisis hotline and training for gambling addiction counselors.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
One of the more interesting ways that the DGA sought to protect jobs for career directors was by establishing guidelines with the studios for hiring multi-hyphenates for a single project.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and former elder Steve Dulin.
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This recognition contradicted almost two centuries of Colonial practice, making it among the most radical achievements of the founding era.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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Unlike a static application, an AI agent may interact across multiple systems dynamically, retrieve and process sensitive information and take actions without a human initiating each step.
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Atlanta Police Department Police say the three children ran away and were last seen in the area of First Avenue SW and Sixth Street SW before initiating their search.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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This pioneering model demonstrates a viable path for scalable, multi-operator drone delivery and offers a blueprint for future autonomous aviation.
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Cannes premieres from Romeria to Drunken Noodles to The Wave join witchy CAMP and State of Firsts, a documentary on Sarah McBride’s pioneering campaign to become the first transgender person elected to Congress, on the art house circuit.
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