invented

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The George Steinbrenner Yankees pretty much invented it—the bully club from the bully town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The prosecution said Digwa had invented a "wicked lie" to try to save himself from jail – and the jury agreed.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

To display his photographs in rapid succession, Muybridge invented a device that birthed the motion picture.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

"I worry about those who say that this disease is invented," he said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Languages are invented by the people who speak them, who tend to care more about what is easy and what makes sense than about following rules.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones