commence
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Law enforcement agencies should commence a snap review of "leadership structures" and "information sharing arrangements" between teams responsible for counter-terrorism, the inquiry found.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
After several delays, his trial is due to commence in August.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“We are about to commence the redevelopment of 350 Park Avenue, creating 6,000 highly paid construction jobs and supporting the creation of more than 15,000 permanent jobs in mid-town New York,” wrote Gerald Beeson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
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
The president of the bank, Jezdimir Vasiljevic, had given his executives the authority to offer a purse of $5 million with one stipulation: The match had to commence in three weeks in Yugoslavia.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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