establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
has established
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present perfectof establish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That’s because of the unique five-class share structure the company has established.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Smith's breakthrough year has established him among the leading fighters at light-welterweight.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
During the past 15 years, Ms. Davis has established herself as one of the leading pianists in jazz and a relentless advocate of experimentation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“CoreWeave has established a reputation for reliability and performance that distinguishes it from peers,” Keirstead added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Experience has established the fact that a person cannot move from a small, peaceful home into a family of a dozen without having something finally snap.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
