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initiate

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




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The FCC then used the fact that other affiliates filed as a reason to initiate this investigation against the one Disney-owned station.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But guessing which companies will initiate their first dividend can be a way to get in on the ground floor.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The FDA recently authorized the company to initiate an expanded access treatment protocol for daraxonrasib for eligible patients.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He has said he wants to initiate expansion of two additional teams before his retirement in 2029.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Long story” We’re silent now, both waiting, till I remind myself that I’m the older one and should therefore initiate conversation.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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