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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope
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Recent Examples of creation
That was overlooked Thursday when Lamont seemed eager to tweak the program’s opponents, primarily a Republican legislative minority uniformly opposed to its creation and business lobbyists who warned that the program never would be financially solvent.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
But the annual pace of job creation in the Bay Area and its three main urban centers is still lagging compared to pre-pandemic numbers.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase how to blend both rye and wheat bourbons and participants will practice tasting techniques, experiment with flavor profiles and take home their very own custom creation to enjoy with friends and family, company officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Borrowing costs will go down and corporate investment should be stimulated, which should lead to job creation and boost growth.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
But the annual pace of job creation in the Bay Area and its three main urban centers is still lagging compared to pre-pandemic numbers.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
The event will showcase how to blend both rye and wheat bourbons and participants will practice tasting techniques, experiment with flavor profiles and take home their very own custom creation to enjoy with friends and family, company officials said.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Borrowing costs will go down and corporate investment should be stimulated, which should lead to job creation and boost growth.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Such a hands-on approach powers responsible innovation and lays the foundation of accountability throughout the organization.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The incoming Trump administration’s pro-growth agenda aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The short answer is yes, the show takes place in the same universe as Bethesda's games.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mattel hit it big with Barbie in 2023, and have since endeavored to create a cinematic universe of their own, telling The New Yorker shortly after Barbie's release that the company had 45 films in development.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the 20th century, things became even more like a space voyage with the invention of the nuclear submarine.David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company paid more than $352,000 for access to bodies and lab space to train doctors on its invention from 2019 through 2023, shortly before it was acquired by Boston Scientific. The University of North Texas Health Science Center regularly leased out unclaimed bodies for research and training.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Only a handful of people saw the image of a verdant untarnished outside world before Bernard pulled the plug.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Trump and Melania were giving interviews on the red carpet at the VH1 Fashion Awards and the future president commented on Zoolander's contributions to the fashion and modeling world.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term themes around technology development, including advancements in artificial intelligence, overshadow any near-term moves in Treasuries, said Charlie Ripley, senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.Medha Singh, Purvi Agarwal, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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These timeless images urge us to take action, showcasing the beauty of nature and our responsibility to preserve it.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s me, the one whose lack of innate ability seems to have defied both nature and nurture.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creation. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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