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commence

[kuh-mens] / kəˈmɛns /


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I started my own company, Commence, about that — about empowering women, to say: You’ve done the kids, you’ve had the career, what do you want now?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Commence the evening’s festivities at the outdoor fire-bowls that dot the grounds outside the restaurant and sister jade bar with a toast.

From Fox News • Feb. 13, 2022

In the Bourse de la Commence, a finely tailored business-like jacket filed by above a gray skirt with a flounce cut on the bias.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Commence the wailing from those Seahawks fans who want to see the team lay down a long-term commitment under center.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2012

“Attention all compound residents. Commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m. I repeat, commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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