initiator

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He was an initiator of "Inked Without Regret", a 2020 declaration seen by the court as evidence of the subversive intentions of its signatories.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

"It is something that we first suggested nearly 15 years ago, and now we have the numerical framework to demonstrate it," says Ravit Helled, Professor at the University of Zurich and initiator of the project.

From Science Daily • Dec. 10, 2025

The pardon entreaty might have been dismissed out of hand had it not been for its initiator — Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, son and namesake of the slain candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Ms Rowbotham said Carriera "became integral in popularising the use of pastels and as an initiator of the Rococo style and is remembered as one of the most successful female artists of any era".

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

As the initiator and inspirer of the expedition, Kane was the natural head of it, but there were difficulties in the way.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)