initiate
Example Sentences
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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
The WEF initiated an inquiry earlier this month following the release of millions of documents related to Epstein by the U.S.
In a statement, the Spanish club said they have asked its disciplinary committee "to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure" for the fan.
From BBC
Indeed, the median spread is now lower than it was in January 2022, just before the invasion initiated the most deadly and destructive war in Europe for eight decades.
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