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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
founded an institute to combat the cruel treatment of animals
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
a scientific institute researching a cure for cancer
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as in to pioneer
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is generally credited with instituting the women's-rights movement in 1848
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Recent Examples of institute
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Bhattacharya also called for restricting the power of some of the 27 institutes and centers within the NIH and has been critical of former chief medical adviser to the president Anthony Fauci.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump made instituting sweeping tariffs one of the cornerstone pledges of his 2024 campaign, a move experts warn could lead to price hikes for many everyday goods.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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During the Soviet era, spies who were caught and exchanged would typically live out a quiet life, often continuing to work for a department in the KGB, or for a relevant institute, said Radchenko, professor at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Bhattacharya also called for restricting the power of some of the 27 institutes and centers within the NIH and has been critical of former chief medical adviser to the president Anthony Fauci.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, their resolution calls for a constitutional amendment to institute nonrenewable 18-year terms for new Supreme Court justices, with a new term starting every two years.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
President-elect Trump made instituting sweeping tariffs one of the cornerstone pledges of his 2024 campaign, a move experts warn could lead to price hikes for many everyday goods.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Other institutions involved included Cal Poly Pomona, the National Park Service, UCLA, the University of Nebraska and Harvard Westlake High School.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That cultural institutions are serving as a new town square, a place where people come together to discuss the issues of the day.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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After all, this hotel pioneered room service and invented eggs benedict.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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As Detroit aims to bolster its reputation for pioneering in urban agriculture, it is anchored by African American elders whose ancestral gardening wisdom birthed and sustained the city’s urban gardens, yet challenged by others who question just how agricultural the city should be.Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Studies published in 1999, 2002 and 2019, among others ‒ including hundreds of thousands of children, some of whom received the MMR vaccine and some of whom didn't ‒ found no association between vaccination and the development of autism.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The character is one of the powerful Aes Sedai – a group of women with the ability to channel the One Power who are part of an elite sisterhood.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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But just as quickly, the show has become a striking test case for the the growing movement to establish labor protections in reality TV.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Within this microcosm of society, some women find solace and an unexpected sense of freedom within a restrictive society, while others are unjustly confined for defying societal norms.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Another prominent conspiracy theory that’s re-appeared is Project Blue Beam, a decades-old claim that the government will use deceptive tactics—like faking an alien invasion—to dominate society.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Institute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/institute. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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