initiate
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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
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
Baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement expires about a month after the World Series, at which point owners are all but certain to initiate a lockout that could threaten the 2027 season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“A Maven is a person who has information on a lot of different products or prices or places. This person likes to initiate discussions with consumers and respond to requests,” Price says.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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