- present participle of initiate.
initiating
Example Sentences
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Efforts to reach a resolution before initiating arbitration were unsuccessful, the company added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Henshall had been asked to provide insight into Villa's workings by TransferRoom, which uses its online platform to connect clubs and agents, potentially initiating or accelerating moves.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Software providers are dedicating more resources to this puzzle, and some are initiating new roles to meet the task at hand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
ServiceNow is one of many California tech companies initiating mass layoffs this year in efforts to pivot to AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Did a group of people sit around and cast their votes on initiating the Hunger Games?
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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