as in initial
beginning to come into existence
one of the leading figures in the nascent civil-rights movement
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Recent Examples of nascent
Gulf states are also using this nascent cooperation to export their vision for the region: stable states headed by pragmatic, moderate governments that look for cross-border cooperation and economic prosperity.
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Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Four years ago, WME Sports, an arm of the entertainment behemoth Endeavor, wanted to supercharge its nascent baseball agent business.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Though the market is still nascent, the first commercial flights using e-fuels, at least in part, are expected by 2030, Mutrelle says.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
As retail media continues to evolve from a nascent opportunity to a core profit center, these benchmarks provide a roadmap for retailers seeking to maximize revenue without compromising user experience.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Four years ago, WME Sports, an arm of the entertainment behemoth Endeavor, wanted to supercharge its nascent baseball agent business.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Though the market is still nascent, the first commercial flights using e-fuels, at least in part, are expected by 2030, Mutrelle says.
—Megan Frye, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
As retail media continues to evolve from a nascent opportunity to a core profit center, these benchmarks provide a roadmap for retailers seeking to maximize revenue without compromising user experience.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nascent
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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The Three Components: Decoding The P’s Financial plans can often follow a standard, cookie-cutter approach if advisors do not delve deeply enough during the initial discovery process or in ongoing discussions.—
Monish Verma,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Slaw Dog took home first place Slaw Dog took home first place.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Neither was the British version of The Office, which launched in 2001, though that was among the first television series to run with it.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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There are many incipient VPPs clustered around utilities across the country.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s case was a human tragedy and an incipient constitutional crisis.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Spain produces one of the highest volumes of qualified and well-known trainers, many from the Basque Country—incoming Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso among them—and the project educates budding coaches, too.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Hordes of paparazzi, budding starlets pushing through to premieres among them; Helmut Newton perched on a chair mid-shot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Many of Piker’s viewers come to him with inchoate opinions.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Running deep beneath all these threads seemed to be an inchoate feeling that simply to show evil was to become its apprentice.—
Cutter Wood,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyond elementary and secondary education, Dysolve is gaining traction among adults facing literacy challenges, college students, and even individuals in their eighties.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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To point out the obvious, Del Mar’s McClurg is paid significantly more than her counterparts at the other local elementary districts.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Prime was intended not only to provide services to Elite but to control Elite’s operations, Elite’s original bylaws show.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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