initiating

Example Sentences

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But many believe George Henderson - or Krazy George - from the US deserves credit for initiating and directing the first ever wave, which is known as the Mexican wave outside North America.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Navarro’s role in initiating the deal was not publicly disclosed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In going public with its intent to secure the York Boulevard theater, the company is initiating a new round of fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Having realized its error, the ECB cut its key rate in November, initiating a lengthy sequence that eventually took borrowing costs below zero.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Even more strongly than Walter, he felt that by initiating talks it would appear that we were capitulating.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela