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initiate

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




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When activated, fibroblasts signaled macrophages in the lungs to initiate an immune response.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It will likely initiate a cosmic shift in ongoing trade, diplomatic and military relationships with many countries, particularly the North Atlantic Treaty Organization signatories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This month, I contacted Fidelity to initiate the rollover.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Its declaration asked Dominguez to "collaborate with the relevant parties and take necessary immediate actions to initiate the establishment of the framework".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Though he’s not an initiate anymore, most of the Dauntless use this day to come together with their families.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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