| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| found (v.) |
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| meaning “establish, base, begin,” when it combines with prepositions, takes on or upon, as in He founds his businesses on [upon] integrity; occasionally in or amid(st), as in The new government was founded in [amid, amidst] the high hopes of the people; and, to indicate who or what did the founding, with by, as in The college was founded by a local financier. | 1 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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