as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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The stake was sold directly to institutional investors and is expected to generate an equity gain of about 140 million Singapore dollars, Singtel said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Together, these engines generate roughly 220,000 pounds of thrust, making the Tu-160 one of the most powerful military aircraft ever constructed.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Her videos generate billions of views, thanks to an audience that watches them over and over again.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortune 500 companies led by Black CEOs collectively generated $432 billion in total revenues and had a combined market value of $405 billion.
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Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Together, these engines generate roughly 220,000 pounds of thrust, making the Tu-160 one of the most powerful military aircraft ever constructed.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Her videos generate billions of views, thanks to an audience that watches them over and over again.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortune 500 companies led by Black CEOs collectively generated $432 billion in total revenues and had a combined market value of $405 billion.
—
Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.
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In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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“Generate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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