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The institute has begun recruiting students for the 2026-27 academic year, and operations are set to commence in the next few months.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I’m happy to report we’ll commence shooting season three this summer, and that a rising tide has indeed lifted all boats in season one under the 3.0 tax program,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Allowing Summers to commence a dignified retirement while continuing to hold honorifics risks signaling that there are ultimately few consequences at the very top in higher education.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The bank said it will commence a new $1.5 billion share buyback imminently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“Once we find our other Library Olympians,” said Mr. Lemoncello, “we’ll fly them here to Alexandriaville and commence our duodecimalthon.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein