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founded

ADJECTIVE
organized
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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Founded in 2018, Cred came up with a simple business model centred on rewarding people for paying their credit card bills on time.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Founded in the 1830s, or maybe earlier, it’s been a private arts club, a home for nonconformist thinkers and drinkers since gaslights burned.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Founded four years ago and headquartered in Troy, Mich., the Jeff Bezos-backed startup initially counted on a federal tax credit of $7,500 for EVs, allowing the company to talk up a starting price under $20,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Founded by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver, Point Grey Pictures has had a successful awards season with its comedic hit, “The Studio.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Founded in 1867, Morehouse’s mission was to educate Black men for careers in ministry and teaching.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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