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as in to commence
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in to start
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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So much so that the latest results from the week commencing Oct. 7 show a whopping 72% share of mentions for Trump on MSNBC and 61% on CNN.Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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But if Apple is seeking to keep that event Mac-only, then the date that the iPad mini is unveiled could be as soon as next week, that is, week commencing Monday, Oct. 14.David Phelan, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Those steering committees could start operating as early as this winter, Morris said — though that's just a recommendation.Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Vintage-style lightbulbs, mini treetops, and even an old-fashioned color wheel to add a tinted glow to your tree start at just $3.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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Yet, this round of MacBook updates will receive more attention as Apple looks to establish itself as a player in the generative AI field.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Per the policy that established the Montgomery County Citizens Review Committee, committee meetings are to be held privately, so the committee's decision-making process is unknown.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Spill the Feels opens in fifth place on the Billboard 200 thanks to 65,500 equivalent units shifted.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears opened as seven-point favorites over the Patriots at Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The screenplay originated from a deeply personal place for Eisenberg.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Day of the Dead originates in Mexico and is a way to honor our friends and family who have passed away.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Farms, which supplied slivered onions for affected McDonald's locations, initiated a recall of yellow onions, the CDC said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Path To Cannabis Rescheduling U.S. President Joe Biden initiated the administrative process to reschedule cannabis in 2022 by directing HHS and the Department of Justice to review its rescheduling.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Complications can arise before, during, and after IABP placement.Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Determined to oversee a fair fight, Lawrence plays conciliator and detective as scandals arise, but his ongoing crisis of faith descends into a crisis of confidence.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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The chain is founded by Lu Zhengyao and Jenny Qian, Luckin Coffee’s former founders ejected after the accounting scandal.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fudge Park was founded a decade ago by The Inbetweeners creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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