initiates
Example Sentences
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Romping the go-pedal at highway speeds initiates a wild, jaw-clenching acceleration event, a Nantucket sleigh ride of instantaneous momenta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
They found that GDF15 initiates signaling from the brain through the nervous system, ultimately causing the release of glucocorticoids.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
He says that balance is “100% a predictor of longevity” partly because it initiates a domino effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The brokerage initiates coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a target price of 3,500.00 rupiah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
When I get back to the dormitory, I expect to find the same thing I found the day before: a few initiates lying on beds or staring at nothing.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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