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beginning

[bih-gin-ing] / bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ /




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"At the beginning, it was difficult to place them in a specific era because they featured traits that recalled both Late Roman models and potential medieval pieces inspired by classical traditions," he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The tensions between the U.S. and Israel are becoming a defining characteristic of the current phase of the war, much as unprecedented close cooperation between the two allies marked its beginning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The chief of Turkey's Pegasus Airlines, Guliz Ozturk, noted wryly that it was standard practice for carriers to predict various scenarios at the beginning of the year, only to see something entirely different happen.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

England are due to name a squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, beginning on 17 June.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Belle stomps, passing cottonwood trees, their brittle branches beginning to seed.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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