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founding

Pronunciation: [ˈfaʊndɪŋ]

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Learn how to use founding in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “foundation”

(noun) the act of starting or creating something important, like a school or a country. When people establish something new that will last, they are founding it.

Example

The founding of our town was celebrated with a big festival.

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The project's funding was not enough for its founding to take place this year.

Example

What year was the founding of the first library in our city?

Context: “creation”

(verb) to start or create something, especially something important like an organization or institution. When you found something, you are making it happen for the first time.

Example

She decided to found a club for kids who love reading.

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He didn't want to found a new school because he believed it was too much work.

Example

What inspired you to found your own company?

How to pronounce founding

Pronunciation: [ˈfaʊndɪŋ]

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