as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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The Fed has indeed been too late in beginning to relax monetary policy, and the bank would have known it much earlier with better BLS leadership.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025 -
That means beginning with real underwriting and analysis, not guesswork.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The rebate checks were issued for three consecutive years, commencing in 1999.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Defense has 1 full-time starter returning Linebacker Dariel Djabome is the lone full-time starter returning on a unit that had a difficult time getting off the field on third down.—
Everett Merrill,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Mercedes, which had a temporary tag, was last seen getting off the highway on exit 8A onto Northwest 95th Street, according to the FHP.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Alongside this accountability gap, mercenaries are also opening major operational gaps.—
Alia Brahimi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Carolina lost its season-opening contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a way that made the Panthers look unrecognizable from the one that ended 2024 on a tear.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Falling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falling%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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