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Last week his forces hit Saint Petersburg, just as Putin's flagship economic summit commenced in the city.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Shortly after his father's hearing commenced on 23 February, Sebastian Duterte condemned it.
From BBC • May 28, 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
The offer hasn’t yet commenced and remains subject to regulatory approvals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Those were the Night Zoo’s indentured musicians; their song meant the show had officially commenced.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
