commence
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Law enforcement agencies should commence a snap review of "leadership structures" and "information sharing arrangements" between teams responsible for counter-terrorism, the inquiry found.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
After several delays, his trial is due to commence in August.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“We are about to commence the redevelopment of 350 Park Avenue, creating 6,000 highly paid construction jobs and supporting the creation of more than 15,000 permanent jobs in mid-town New York,” wrote Gerald Beeson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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
I heard him in a blubbering tone commence the tale of how “that nasty Jane Eyre” had flown at him like a mad cat: he was stopped rather harshly—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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