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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

The report is said to have included instructions to use "undisclosed investigation methods" and then "commence observations".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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 commercial operation will commence on or after March 18 after another comprehensive inspection, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“Our next meeting shall commence tomorrow, lunchtime. The topic: Mr. Owens giving detention out just for talking in math class. It’s a total infringement on our First Amendment rights!”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish