initiate

Example Sentences

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Tuft cells act as detectors that sense parasites and initiate immune defenses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 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

Press a button near one of the ships, and initiate, for instance, an engine test.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

When we were on the road, I tried to initiate team dinners and arrange group outings when we landed in a new country or city for a competition.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad