initiated

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New Street Research analysts on Wednesday initiated coverage with a $165-per-share price target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Our main question is: why wasn't a search initiated right after he got trapped? We want to know why there was such negligence."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Months after ICE initiated the audit, they descended on Ambiance, arresting more than 40 people, according to some estimates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"There is a shortage of fuel and provisions on board," Polat said, adding: "Legal procedures have been initiated to enable them to leave."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Hsu stepped in and said, “I would like to give particular priority to those who initiated the cell lines, whom Dr. Gartler has attacked. If there is any defense, we would like to hear it.”

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot