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entrepreneurism

American  
[ahn-truh-pruh-noor-iz-uhm, -nur-] / ˌɑn trə prəˈnʊər ɪz əm, -ˈnɜr- /

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Schumpeter predicted that the rise of an “intellectual class” would lead to regulation and the decline of entrepreneurism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Thoughts & Prayers,” premiering Tuesday on HBO, is a documentary film about the $3-billion “active shooter preparedness industry,” that space where American failure meets American entrepreneurism.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Oh, and he had money, enthusiasm and entrepreneurism, too.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2021

He did this because his daughters expressed interest in entrepreneurism.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2020

Mr. Trump boasted that he had something to teach the Brazilian people, emphasizing that his lessons for Brazilians would involve providing an example of entrepreneurism and good service.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2015

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