initiating

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“On the risk side, the challenge is that these flavors can be appealing to children. And even if these products are less risky than cigarettes, no kids should be initiating on these products.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Back east, the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts were trying to take the oil giant on, initiating investigations of the company to try to hold it accountable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Benchmark analyst Yi Fu Lee sees further gains ahead, initiating coverage of the stock with a Buy rating and $450 target price.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

No major guideline recommends measuring endogenous GLP-1 levels before initiating treatment.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

“Don’t stop David from talking to people! Not after all the work we’ve done on initiating conversation.”

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord