pioneered

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In the following years, Nvidia’s fortunes turned around as the company pioneered the modern graphics processing unit.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Remski said he sees connections between the kind of New Age spirituality pioneered by Chopra and other developments in society, economics and politics that have enabled a hyper-individualist culture.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The study also builds on earlier work by Caltech physicist Steven Frautschi and UC Berkeley physicist Geoffrey Chew, who pioneered the bootstrap approach in particle physics during the 1960s.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

This can only be Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., better known as Nolan Ryan, who joined the majors in 1966 and pioneered the art of throwing at triple-digit speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Born Matilda Louise Toy, great-granddaughter of Capt. Josiah Toy who pioneered the settlement of Cold Sassy in 1804, she embraced the religion of our Blessed Master when young.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns