- past participle of begin.
begun
Example Sentences
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In Kyiv, which is home to some three million people, residents have begun mulling what to do if that happens again.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The UAE has begun investigating whether the "incident was linked to any terrorist activity or purpose", according to the country's state news agency.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Hiring has also begun to broaden out beyond healthcare, which accounted for 95% of all new jobs in 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
AI slop has begun appearing on restaurant menus, signs and advertisements, offering food imagery that looks optimized for appetite without necessarily resembling anything a person could cook.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
I think about the subtle tension he’s already begun to build in just a few measures.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
