pioneer
noun
a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
have pioneered
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present perfectof pioneer.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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Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
“The Daily Show” may not have pioneered the use of past video to prove a point, but it certainly reminded journalists of its effectiveness.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Brazil may have pioneered the beautiful game, but Japan’s women are perfecting it, stripping away much of the flourish but keeping the joy, passion and purpose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Meanwhile, Norway and Denmark have pioneered longer-range, zero-emission public-transit ferries whose batteries can be readily recharged.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2023
Other and better men have pioneered the way; be mine the bright result: there shall be no union.
From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Lewis Wingfield
