invented

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There was also vindication for some of Lifeson’s more adventurous guitar work of the early ’80s, when he all but invented a new chime-laden language of soloing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The George Steinbrenner Yankees pretty much invented it—the bully club from the bully town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A pioneer in her sport, she has invented several technical skills which have been performed by other gymnasts and are known as 'the Biles'.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

To display his photographs in rapid succession, Muybridge invented a device that birthed the motion picture.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Like the credit default swap, the CDO had been invented to redistribute the risk of corporate and government bond defaults and was now being rejiggered to disguise the risk of subprime mortgage loans.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis