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Now, writers are poised to commence another round of bargaining with the major studios on a new three-year film and TV contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Allowing Summers to commence a dignified retirement while continuing to hold honorifics risks signaling that there are ultimately few consequences at the very top in higher education.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The new Singapore facility’s wafer output is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028, with flexible capacity management.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

However, “with seasonal refinery maintenance about to commence, reducing demand for crude, further reductions in crude production will be needed to help balance the market.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

It didn’t thaw out and commence moving again till the summer of ’fifty-four!

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis