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initiation

[ih-nish-ee-ey-shuhn] / ɪˌnɪʃ iˈeɪ ʃən /


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His initiation dance in front of the Ghana squad went viral.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The recent deal comes after Yum! announced “the initiation of a formal review of strategic options” for Pizza Hut back in Nov. 2025.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

New Street didn’t immediately respond to a request for a copy of its initiation report.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

First, though, he gave Daniel Harding a proper L.A. initiation by taking the British conductor and soccer fan to a Dodger game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Dauntless initiation has stolen whatever softness my body had.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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