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initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /




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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Troy Jensen was among the bulls to initiate coverage on Quantinuum at Overweight.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Al Otro Lado, which concluded that migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. at the U.S.–Mexico border must physically set foot on American soil before U.S. officials are forced to initiate asylum screening procedures.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

Signals and behavioral cues do more than initiate cooperation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

If Burnham wins the by-election and becomes an MP, he will be able to initiate or join a leadership race - something he is currently unable to do as Greater Manchester mayor.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

I want him to fold me into his arms again, like he did after the last attack, but he doesn’t, and I know better than to initiate it.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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