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Example Sentences
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Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
He had ordered an accelerated hearing after the high-profile trial commenced in August 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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
She commenced talking at once, not waiting for an invitation.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
