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as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
commence the festivities
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as in started
to come into existence
the games commenced early in the morning
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Recent Examples of commenced
The search for Dolly has commenced!
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
As of June 30, 2024, the company had not commenced operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The first phase of the EU crypto legislation commenced in June, but its final form will become manifest in December.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Protests commenced in several cities around the world on Black Friday as demonstrators gathered to show solidarity with the Palestinians during the start of the holiday shopping season.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Brittany's journey in drag racing commenced in 2005 within the Super Comp category.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The ceasefire took effect on Wednesday morning, though Israel’s military spent the hours before the deal commenced carrying out attacks in southern Lebanon.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
Legal Motivations For Investigations Into Claims of Harassment Employers frequently retain outside legal counsel to conduct investigations when accusations of misconduct are raised to provide a defense in the event litigation is commenced by the accuser.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
As of June 30, 2024, the company had not commenced operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The first phase of the EU crypto legislation commenced in June, but its final form will become manifest in December.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The company has not commenced operations and has been focusing on organizational activities and preparations for its initial public offering (IPO).
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Protests commenced in several cities around the world on Black Friday as demonstrators gathered to show solidarity with the Palestinians during the start of the holiday shopping season.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Brittany's journey in drag racing commenced in 2005 within the Super Comp category.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The ceasefire took effect on Wednesday morning, though Israel’s military spent the hours before the deal commenced carrying out attacks in southern Lebanon.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
Legal Motivations For Investigations Into Claims of Harassment Employers frequently retain outside legal counsel to conduct investigations when accusations of misconduct are raised to provide a defense in the event litigation is commenced by the accuser.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commenced
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Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defence team has repeatedly sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began, nearly five years ago, citing Israel's precarious defence situation since the 7 October Hamas attacks.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both teams started 4-0 this season for the first time since 1945, and Army was 9-0 until losing to CFP entry Notre Dame.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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To provide their institutional-sized SMA clients savings on costly multiple ATS API connections, the firm launched its Investortools Dealer Network to offer better access to bonds and trading.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Vertical integration, though, has opened new doors for us, especially with packaging.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Zara has trailed the café concept in Dubai, opened in November 2023, as well as Paris and Lisbon.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Previous delays arose over redesigns of life support systems and modifications to rocket engines.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This article originally appeared on Vogue Business.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nist, in a separate interview with the magazine, appeared to disagree.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commenced. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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