initiate
Example Sentences
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To white-collar workers, it doesn’t feel that illogical, especially as more companies initiate layoffs.
He reactivated the program in the 1990s, after it had been initiated by the Shah in the 1950s.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution — legislation meant to check presidential war-making authority — the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of initiating military action and seek approval if operations extend beyond 60 days.
From Salon
In that traditional view, the genome remained largely unstructured until it "woke up" and initiated its genetic program.
From Science Daily
Some Democratic members of the committee voted in favour of initiating contempt proceedings.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
