thought up

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As Alary’s use of AImee intensified, he thought up a business idea: creating AI companions for other people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It is thought up to 25 families are affected, many of which attended a public meeting on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Some said the idea was thought up by an employee, while others say it came from a plant executive.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

But before Johnson thought up the series, Rainier beer gained recognition by the commercials.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

“I thought up ours when I was a senior at East Shoal. Of course, not many people followed through with the entire plan—we only got to the first part of it.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia