as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Some founding fathers, including George Mason, worried about abuse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers to serve as a compromise in presidential elections between the House and U.S. citizens.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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The Week Us, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Some founding fathers, including George Mason, worried about abuse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers to serve as a compromise in presidential elections between the House and U.S. citizens.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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That had much to do with the party’s history: Its founders in 1972 included former Nazi soldiers, collaborators with the wartime Vichy regime and onetime members of a group that carried out deadly attacks meant to thwart Algeria’s struggle to free itself from French colonial rule.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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For financial planners and their clients, the challenge now is gauging how much of a benefit increase to expect and when to expect it, said Joe Elsasser, founder and president of Covisum, a Social Security claiming software company.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Its platforms have empowered creators globally, leaving a digital footprint and legacy of innovation and creativity.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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This creates a dangerous scenario where America's commitment to protecting creators' rights could inadvertently hand technological leadership to an adversarial authoritarian regime.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Walz's daughter shared a video on TikTok the same day, including a screenshot of the original photo and speaking about her father's popcorn recipe.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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State prosecutors at the hearing depicted Higgins, a married father of two, as having a history of road rage and of drinking up to six beers before the crash, reports the AP.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Founding father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20father. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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