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Example Sentences
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That’s changed since last fall, when a historic borrowing spree to fund AI infrastructure commenced.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
He had ordered an accelerated hearing after the high-profile trial commenced in August 2025.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
"A significant number of IDF ground soldiers commenced offensive operations aimed at expanding the Forward Defense Line... The operation is currently expanding to additional areas," the Israeli military said.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Principal photography commenced later that year in Cannes, Nice and the Côte d’Azur, and re-created the festival atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Then, whining, he turned and crawled back to solid ground, tail between his legs, and commenced begging me to come back, too.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
