commence
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"The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorrow as scheduled."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Both prosecution and defence lawyers told him they are ready for the case to commence.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Many industry executives and other theater operators have questioned whether that goal is realistic, particularly given the cost cuts that are expected to commence after the deal closes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“The staged accidents, coordinated medical referrals, and rapid escalation to injections or surgeries all serve a single purpose which is manufacturing the statutory prerequisites necessary to commence a personal injury,” the lawsuit adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Knight’s membership in the Hope Valley Country Club—a symbolic issue and probably a moot one in the president’s absence—was his own affair, and the discussion about union recognition would commence when Knight “felt better.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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