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begun

[bih-guhn] / bɪˈgʌn /


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In that vacuum, it makes sense that some Catholics have begun to invent their own beliefs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Already, the average age of vehicles that come into Penske dealerships has begun to tick up; cars that are even a few years old need more repair and maintenance than new vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Correlation data show that bitcoin’s relationship with large-cap technology shares at large remains elevated, while its relationship with the semiconductor and software sectors has begun to break down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Manchester United went on to win the trophy, Ronaldo lifted the Ballon d'Or and a rivalry for the ages had just begun.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“It seems I may have begun to perspire. Can you imagine such a thing?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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