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"The business will now commence trading in administration managed by FRP Advisory as they seek to continue discussions with interested parties regarding a sale of some or all of the business and its brands."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

If Eddie Bauer is unable to come to a sale arrangement, “we will commence an orderly wind down of…store operations,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

It was here that Ma’s hand would commence rubbing her left cheek again.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis