as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching
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Around the time the contract began on May 1, 2022, Shanghai-to-Los Angeles average spot rates were $8,564 per 40-foot container, according to Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
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The result is a storyline that picks up several years after the first ended and begins with the murder of a Nagaland politician while on a business trip in New Delhi.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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School officials are required to report whether an active student with a visa has enrolled within a month of classes starting.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hacks: Season Four Premiere Date, Episode Release Schedule The first two episodes of Hacks season four are available to stream on Max starting Thursday, April 10.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Before Emmerich’s exit, the option to the game were re-upped and talks with Jason Momoa commenced.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The filing indicates that the company has not commenced any operations and has not generated any revenues.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
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Patterson is set to enter the transfer portal when the second cycle opens on Wednesday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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After three frustrating results to open the season, NJ/NY Gotham FC found its breakthrough Sunday, edging out the North Carolina Courage 3-1 at Sports Illustrated Arena.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Junior Invitational, founded in 2011, features 36 boys and 24 girls competing.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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This particular narrative arc started in 2014, when Markle founded her lifestyle blog The Tig.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Embark (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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