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begin

[bih-gin] / bɪˈgɪn /




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She began in the finishing department, cleaning and packing items before they were shipped to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

What began as an act of compassion turned into an unique companionship of love and compromise that lasted 45 years, until the day Ronnie died.

From BBC

After a private meeting in Berkshire, the bishops announced that trials of stand-alone services should only begin if the Synod voted for them by a majority of at least two-thirds.

From BBC

The current Strictly series, which began in September, was seen in media circles as something of a reboot for the long-running hit BBC show.

From BBC

Investors are going to be watching closely to see if a new year leads to a new beginning for movie theater stocks.

From Barron's