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The fifth inning had already begun to spiral on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The ETF remains well above its 200-day simple moving average, and the 21-day exponential moving average has begun to curl lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Business executives have begun to balk at the high prices for AI usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with vibrant colour, local culture and a performance by global music star Shakira.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Inside, the rows of seats were filled, and the first session of the court had already begun.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell