initiate

Example Sentences

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In a number of cases examined by The Times, defendants were arrested and charged with assault after Border Patrol or ICE agents initiated physical contact.

From Los Angeles Times

"The forces entered the area, enclosed the structure in which the suspects were located, and initiated a surrender procedure that lasted several hours," the statement said.

From BBC

The District Attorney who initiated the investigation was ordered to remove herself or her special assistant from the case.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When a fire is initiated, it can ignite the bamboo scaffolding.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The resident had walked past his intended destination to initiate contact with the youths and did not appear to have been targeted, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times