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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
his rabble-rousing speech generated a lot of controversy among local taxpayers
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Recent Examples of generated
The tools that generated them may no longer be broadly accessible.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Computing is accelerating rapidly, leading to skyrocketing energy consumption that could even consume a third of all power generated on the planet.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Your Win Column host already generated hundreds of names himself (hey, work is work), finding particular joy in suggestions like Lady Kudzu, Maximum Peachtree and Super Blooper.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
In the air, Airbus and Virgin Atlantic are developing a Smart Catering AI tool to reduce food waste generated by long-haul flights.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the MJ brand reliably generated massive revenue, from the Cirque du Soleil shows based on Jackson’s music in Las Vegas and elsewhere to Broadway’s MJ the Musical.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Computing is accelerating rapidly, leading to skyrocketing energy consumption that could even consume a third of all power generated on the planet.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Your Win Column host already generated hundreds of names himself (hey, work is work), finding particular joy in suggestions like Lady Kudzu, Maximum Peachtree and Super Blooper.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
In the air, Airbus and Virgin Atlantic are developing a Smart Catering AI tool to reduce food waste generated by long-haul flights.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the MJ brand reliably generated massive revenue, from the Cirque du Soleil shows based on Jackson’s music in Las Vegas and elsewhere to Broadway’s MJ the Musical.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generated
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas concluded that Patton’s death was an accident caused by acute bacterial bronchopneumonia complicated by influenza A, with substance use disorder and the effects of methadone listed as contributing factors.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker spokesperson Matt Hill said the governor’s order was intended to proactively block potential abuses and was not prompted by any specific concerns about state employees’ conduct.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lower staffing has prompted worry about parks’ capacity for emergency response, protection of the natural landscape and custodial maintenance.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington, a big, fast, physical back who has produced in the SEC, is near the top of the list.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new severe weather alerts follow a weekend of destructive storms that spawned multiple twisters in parts of Mississippi and Texas.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The franchise, which also spawned spinoff projects like Bad Grandpa, has brought in more than $500M worldwide to date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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