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initiate

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




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Overall, the results suggest creatine could strengthen the immune system's anti-cancer defenses at multiple stages, beginning with the cells that detect cancer and initiate the body's response.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

Banking and research are supposedly separate, but it’s almost unheard of for a major underwriting broker to initiate coverage with anything but a “buy” rating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Lithgow said sleep was one of the most important factors, as it turns on molecular processes that initiate repairing and recovery in the body.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

We let an awkward beat pass, each waiting for the other to initiate a good-bye.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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