invention
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Berners-Lee originally proposed his world-changing invention as a way for scientists around the world to share information about their research.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The British invention is not the only piece of equipment in development and testing.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The now-defunct restaurant chain Burger Chef is credited with the invention of the kids’ meal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The production, staged with bubbly energy and invention by Rob Melrose, boasts a terrific cast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“It is an invention of my own, useful for reading old manuscripts and admiring works of art painted with single bristles of a horse’s mane.”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
Vocabulary lists containing invention
The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
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"Hitching a Ride"
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The Stone Age - Middle School and High School
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