- present participle of commence.
commencing
Example Sentences
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There would be an annual championship game between the two leagues, commencing at the end of the 1966 season, and both leagues would hold a common draft of college players, effectively ending a bidding war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Reports indicate SpaceX is targeting a June listing with trading commencing shortly after.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Also, it’s commencing a structurally stronger earnings cycle, with margin expansion expected to be aided by drivers including higher contribution from complex and differentiated formulations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
The tournament will last more than a month, commencing on 11 June before coming to a conclusion in New Jersey on 19 July.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Thus commencing a cycle that can only culminate in further anger and distress.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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