establish
Example Sentences
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The Broncos won, 19-3, but both teams were smothering on defense while failing to establish anything close to an offensive rhythm.
From Los Angeles Times
Head Start, another initiative that originated in the Kennedy White House and was established as a federal program in 1965 to serve low-income families, has also found itself under threat.
From Salon
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "There were no injuries reported and a joint investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the fire."
From BBC
The media’s historical focus on higher-profile candidates and outsiders may reflect not press frivolity but rather genuine shifts in voter sentiment during periods of discontent with conventional politicians and established governance approaches.
From Los Angeles Times
The charity Brigitte Bardot established has issued a warning about "scam" merchandise purporting to fund its work following the French actress's death.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
