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begin

[bih-gin] / bɪˈgɪn /




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The judge said he expected the jury to begin punitive phase deliberations on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Each experiment required a similar amount of time before meaningful conclusions could be drawn and the next stage of research could begin.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Kay said Barry's employers were very helpful after his death, sending flowers and condolences – as well as the forms she needed to begin the process of accessing his pension.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The company had said it intends to deploy its first satellites as early as 2028 and begin monetizing capacity by the end of the decade.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

When she tells us this, my knees begin to feel weak.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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