- present participle of initiate.
initiating
Example Sentences
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Food and Drug Administration announced it was initiating a traceback investigation into a second cyclosporiasis outbreak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Much like browsing for a used car, customers should do their due diligence—comparing prices across websites and scanning seller ratings before initiating a purchase, says Wiens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
But as attitudes toward software shift, Citi Research analyst Tyler Radke is recommending investors pile into Figma stock, initiating coverage at Buy with a $36 price target.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Navarro’s role in initiating the deal was not publicly disclosed.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
“In principle,” he said, “I am not against negotiations. But I would have wished that the government initiated talks with us rather than us initiating talks with them.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
