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beginning

[bih-gin-ing] / bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ /




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More than 3,000 applications for research permits related to rare earths have been filed since the beginning of 2023, compared with 476 between 1975 and 2020, according to Brazil’s National Mining Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"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

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

“I’ll say that at the beginning of the day I felt way more nervous than at the end,” Lopez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It was mid-afternoon and the light was beginning to fail when he stopped.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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