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foundational

[foun-dey-shuh-nl] / faʊnˈdeɪ ʃə nl /










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Investors are aggressively pursuing these companies as it becomes clear that a handful of AI labs have taken the lead in the AI race to become the foundational platforms underlying a new generation of technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Oklo cleared a major regulatory hurdle last week when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a foundational rulebook for its Aurora power plant.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Take the now demolished Coliseum Theater on 181st Street, which served as a foundational space for Vargas’ path to cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“It was foundational and had such a wonderful impact in creating a more multiracial democracy where our representatives look more like the general population,” Klein said.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

It is butter and creamy tea, as warm as Papa's arms, freckled like Papa's arms, strong and foundational like Papa's arms.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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