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initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /




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If no such order exists, hospital staff will automatically initiate all life-saving measures.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

“Huerta then asked Regan if it was his intention to initiate an investigation,” according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

A Kosovo government spokesperson said: "We value the willingness of partner countries to initiate and advance new co-operation initiatives that serve common interests, mutual priorities, and the strengthening of international justice mechanisms".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The research focuses on hepatocyte growth factor, or HGF, a protein that helps initiate the repair of skeletal muscle.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

The output included a constantly updated time for retrofire, the moment when the capsules rockets had to be fired in order to initiate its descent back to Earth.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

It initiates coverage with a buy rating and A$8.75/share target.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

They found that GDF15 initiates signaling from the brain through the nervous system, ultimately causing the release of glucocorticoids.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Jefferies maintains its 2026 gross margin guidance at close to 40% and initiates coverage of Hesai with a buy rating and target price of 29.30 Hong Kong dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

He says that balance is “100% a predictor of longevity” partly because it initiates a domino effect.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

I follow the other initiates to the edge of the room, and they inch in front of me, eager to see what makes my stomach turn: Al, facing Eric’s wrath.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

Mothercare expects a material fall in orders in the year through March 2028 and has initiated a strategic review of its business model and costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Once granted, a large-scale project,, external involving conservation specialists, stone masons and architects, was initiated to restore and then move the statue.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

The first edition of “60 Minutes” since CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss initiated drastic changes to the venerable program made it to air Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Shanker raised his price target on Aurora’s stock to $18 from $14, and initiated coverage on Kodiak’s stock with a $9 price target.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Before long, La Madrina initiated Felicia into the elehes and gave her the necklaces of the saints that would protect her from evil.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

But some women said they supported the change - or admitted they had grown frustrated with initiating conversations only to receive no reply.

From BBC Aug. 13, 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

Food and Drug Administration announced it was initiating a traceback investigation into a second cyclosporiasis outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Heavy rains pounded southwest Texas Wednesday and Thursday with rapid-rising water initiating flash-flood warnings, evacuations and water rescues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

The adaptive unconscious does an excellent job of sizing up the world, warning people of danger, setting goals, and initiating action in a sophisticated and efficient manner.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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