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innovate

[in-uh-veyt] / ˈɪn əˌveɪt /


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With rentals belly up and access to films democratized, there was no further push to innovate, no concerted attempt to compete with the real Hollywood studios.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

They say the decision is sort of to make space to innovate the live show and incorporate new things.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Dynamism occurs when newcomers can innovate before lawyers—or regulators—arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

"After this decision, we want to make sure that there is more competition and also other companies are able to innovate," she said.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

He is sensible that his business is not to innovate, out to secure and to establish,—that reformations at this day are attempts at best of ambiguous utility.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) by Edmund Burke

A Nike spokeswoman said that more diverse interests in China plays to Nike’s strengths as a company that innovates across sporting categories.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Besson innovates with a subplot about Dracul’s foray into the world of perfume as he develops an intoxicating fragrance in Florence using French lavender, testing the potion on the pre-Revolution socialites in towering white-powdered wigs.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

Meta hasn’t been sitting idly by while OpenAI innovates.

From MarketWatch Oct. 13, 2025

“The decree innovates by granting a pardon to those who dedicate their lives to safeguarding society,” the presidential press office said in a statement, without providing information about how many police will benefit.

From Washington Times Dec. 24, 2019

Would it not be wise to index spending on land, sea, air, and space launch on one and other, postulate lift requirements on what the new force needs as it innovates and slims down.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by James P. Wade

“I sure would love the Secretary to come to Marshall, Michigan, and to Louisville like others in the administration to see our breakthrough technology innovated here in the U.S.,”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Sun says Tron has innovated new collaborations with law enforcement to tackle illegal transactions on the blockchain, leading to huge declines in illicit volume on the platform.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“It’s possible that we’ve innovated with plants under more scrutiny than any other company ever,” he added.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

In addition to focusing on its flagship Pepsi brand, the company has innovated in various ways as consumers become more interested in health and wellness.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

Tristan und Isolde is an out-and-out masterpiece, with sweeping, yearning themes, deserving of its place in music’s pantheon, whatever it may or may not have innovated.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

And the next leg of growth will be driven by niche brands innovating with specific ingredients, dermatologist-backed products and a focus on skin nutrition, say experts.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“It is during this period that leading companies find ways to differentiate themselves by innovating, delivering new and superior solutions, and driving durable growth. This is where PayPal needs to focus.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Never mind that countless PBS documentaries have had no trouble realistically depicting revolutionary-era America without AI; Netflix is innovating.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Intrator said he believes the company’s role is secure as long as it keeps executing and innovating.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

But this is an innovating step which will require the deepest thought.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 25, 1914 by Various




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