pioneered

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pioneered - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pioneer \Pi`o*neer"\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Pioneered; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Pioneering.]
     1. To go before, and prepare or open a way for; to act as
        pioneer.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. to take part in the early development of; to break ground
        in; to invent or originate.
        [PJC]