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initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /




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Last year, Domino’s initiated its first rebrand in more than a decade, revamping some of its pizza boxes and introducing a new jingle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew was stripped of his prince title in October 2025 after King Charles initiated a formal process to do so.

From BBC

Notably, at this small size, this was unlikely to have been a purchase initiated by Buffett.

From Barron's

Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.

From Los Angeles Times

The president also said he would initiate other trade investigations.

From Barron's