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initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /




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The brokerage initiates its coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a target price of NT$1,200.00.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But you want them to come in and feel initiated, inspired. We give them the manual your body didn’t come with.”

From Los Angeles Times

The policy, which came fully into effect in September 2025, was initiated by the Conservatives and continued by Labour, and marked a "step change" in childcare provision, says Ms Jitendra.

From BBC

If she is unable to make decisions for herself, you need to initiate legal and medical intervention as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch

They agreed to coordinate Arctic maritime law-enforcement, initiated by their recent joint patrols.

From The Wall Street Journal