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commenced

[kuh-menst] / kəˈmɛnst /
ADJECTIVE
originated
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ADJECTIVE
started
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“Kituwah commenced an investigation. It has determined that 4 13 Solutions’ representations were part of Smith’s and Mosley’s scheme to cheat Kituwah out of $2.5 million dollars.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The Japanese currency has commenced a new downward march, so perhaps it’s time for a new plan.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

In a statement on Friday, the firm's board confirmed it had commenced a strategic review to "consider a range of potential options to maximise value for shareholders".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

That’s changed since last fall, when a historic borrowing spree to fund AI infrastructure commenced.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

Pore thang fine’ly commenced passin’ the time a-day with’m.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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