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initiate

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




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As a result, she said, she directed the deputy mayor to work with the county attorney’s office to initiate an eminent-domain action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Unlike Drejka, Kelver did not fire her gun, nor did she initiate the confrontation, yet she was not given the benefit of the doubt by local authorities.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Philip Glass’ score for the critically acclaimed non-narrative 1982 documentary film “Koyaanisqatsi” plays as the dancers initiate the first moments of Hollander’s choreography in the open space.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Tracking just companies that initiate dividends is harder, but these also appear to deliver for investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

To initiate spatial teleportation, the traveler enters the STM with the EGG and designates their chosen timeprint.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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