commenced

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Commenced in 1889, completed in 1908, it has teemed ever since with the most consistently well dressed public in the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

Commenced to sing, commenced to sob and sigh, singing and sobbing.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

Commenced in 1756, from plans by the architect Legendre, it formed an oblong, of severe and imposing appearance, at the cross-ways of the four main streets of the City.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various

Commenced in 1627, from plans by the Rheims architect, Jean Bonhomme, it was completed in stages, at long intervals.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various

Commenced in 1731, they were finished and extended in 1787.

From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various