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entrepreneur

[ahn-truh-pruh-nur, -noor, ahn-truh-pruh-nœr] / ˌɑn trə prəˈnɜr, -ˈnʊər, ɑ̃ trə prəˈnœr /


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Von Hagens, an anatomist, lecturer and entrepreneur nicknamed "Dr Death," in the 1970s invented the plastination process, which involves removing water and fat from human and animal tissue and replacing them with chemical compounds.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

A minor league team plans to launch in Irvine next year, and the entrepreneur behind it is pitching it as a way to provide fans with a taste of Asian baseball.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

He was an accomplished artist, inventor and entrepreneur and the accidental inventor of the modern blast-furnace brick.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Last week, a 34-year-old Tehran-based startup entrepreneur who had long opposed the regime posted a picture of himself proudly posing in uniform after joining the military.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

This wealthy young entrepreneur might not be such a bad sort, if he was prepared to pass the time of day entertaining children.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

But entrepreneurs have to repatriate the money back to China and pay tax before seeking approval to invest overseas, according to lawyers tracking the changes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

"There is an ecosystem that's conducive to the emergence of entrepreneurs like us. That strengthens our confidence in the outlook," said Yattabare, who now hopes to conquer the European market.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Some of the firms scored their windfalls due to their closeness to founders like Musk, raising questions about whether they will have the same access to future entrepreneurs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Wonderloom, based in L.A., also will assist entrepreneurs who started YouTube channels grow their businesses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Unfortunately for the entrepreneurs, then came the Great Depression, and the commercial impulse withered.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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