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very important especially in having a strong influence on things that come later
She authored several seminal papers that are frequently cited in later works because they laid the theoretical groundwork for future studies.
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Then Billboard was cited when describing T.I.’s seminal 2003 Trap Muzik album as an introduction of trap music to the masses, but the contestants were stumped and couldn’t identify who the rapper-actor is despite a photo of him accompanying the clue.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Simone Leigh, the seminal sculptor whose first survey exhibition is on at LACMA until January 20, was introduced on stage by philanthropist Bryan Stevenson, who recounted traveling to Venice for the first time in his life to see her 2022 Biennale exhibition.
—Mark Guiducci, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
With six Academy Award-winners among the notable artists participating, including Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, the documentary provides new and compelling perspectives on a unique partnership that produced seminal films over four decades.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The company is carrying out one of the most seminal restructuring processes since its establishment in 1968, CEO Pat Gelsinger said on a conference call with analysts.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Simone Leigh, the seminal sculptor whose first survey exhibition is on at LACMA until January 20, was introduced on stage by philanthropist Bryan Stevenson, who recounted traveling to Venice for the first time in his life to see her 2022 Biennale exhibition.
—Mark Guiducci, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
With six Academy Award-winners among the notable artists participating, including Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, the documentary provides new and compelling perspectives on a unique partnership that produced seminal films over four decades.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The company is carrying out one of the most seminal restructuring processes since its establishment in 1968, CEO Pat Gelsinger said on a conference call with analysts.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Elias: ‘California Forever’ ballot measure could’ve been hugely influential Elias: California’s Nov. 5 ballot not lacking for consequential issues One thing that’s for sure is Newsom will not have much influence over the race to replace him.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The broad inability of liberals to understand Trump’s political appeal except in terms flattering to their beliefs is itself part of the explanation for his historic, and entirely avoidable, comeback.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Voters near a final decision in historic presidential election Nov. 5, 2024 Column: Sure, Harris isn’t ideal.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Defacing sites or breaking the rules at important international sites has led to charges and serious fines for tourists on many occasions.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. PST today.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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YouTube said the platform has a multilayered approach to connect users with authoritative news and information while ensuring a variety of viewpoints are represented.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because in the absence of a national election authority, calls made by the AP—a nonprofit cooperative—have long been accepted as authoritative.WIRED Staff, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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A lot of the anti-woke people describe wokeness as this kind of major threat to Western civilization, to the prevailing order.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spout on Ainsley’s Spout House, a new beer garden being developed in downtown Campbell, will have a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at the original Ainsley Corporation site at 43 Harrison.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The emergence of the personal computer is closely tied to the groundbreaking efforts of Silicon Valley firms like Apple and Intel, which helped launch the PC industry.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Seminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seminal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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