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Williams, 94, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday, which commenced with the composer’s rousing “Raiders March” played by the school’s marching band and accompanied by its blue-clad cheerleaders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

By the time hostilities commenced in the Middle East it had halved, and Michael Saylor’s bitcoin vehicle suffered an even more vertiginous drop, from north of $450 last summer to a February trough of $106.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The four stocks joined the S&P 500 as trading commenced on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“He is likely to see a more supportive environment for prices today than if he had commenced negotiations two weeks ago,” Analyst Andrew Hines says of Wensley’s China talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He commenced to play his part with the zest of one who delighted in marrying secret lovers.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein