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pioneer

[pahy-uh-neer] / ˌpaɪ əˈnɪər /






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Rupert Murdoch launched Sky in 1989, and Comcast acquired the satellite TV pioneer seven years ago when Murdoch divested much of his entertainment empire, including the LA-based Fox entertainment properties to the Walt Disney Co.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

At the time, Leo believed he was helping to pioneer what he calls "an unprecedented piece of immigration legislation".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Martin Leibowitz, a pioneer in applying mathematics to bond investing, died May 6 at age 89, leaving a legacy of insights and formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

For much of its history, Microsoft was best known as the pioneer behind the Windows operating system and wildly popular Office software.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“A pioneer of modern American photography,” one book called her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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