- present tense form of founder (3rd person singular).
founders
Example Sentences
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Martin and Lewis created a novus ordo seclorum, in its way innovating like America’s founders, spawning a new comedic order of the ages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
With DTLA’s post-pandemic troubles amid a boom in dance music, Origin’s founders hope the scene can help again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
IRAs and workplace retirement accounts have been supercharged by startup founders, hedge-fund managers and Silicon Valley insiders who have access to investment opportunities unavailable to most Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
For the founders of an award-winning community compost business, it's a no-brainer that the second answer is the correct one.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Cornwall Capital’s bet against subprime mortgage bonds had quadrupled its capital, from a bit more than $30 million to $135 million, but its three founders never had a Champagne moment.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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