initiating

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“On the risk side, the challenge is that these flavors can be appealing to children. And even if these products are less risky than cigarettes, no kids should be initiating on these products.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Bollo said the letter “reflects a lapse in oversight on my part as president” and said he is initiating a review of the student government’s internal policies for drafting and releasing public statements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Benchmark analyst Yi Fu Lee sees further gains ahead, initiating coverage of the stock with a Buy rating and $450 target price.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Yet current prescribing guidelines don’t recommend asking a basic question before initiating treatment: Does this patient actually have low endogenous GLP-1 levels?

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

After a time in solitary, I relished the company even of the insects in my cell, and found myself on the verge of initiating conversations with a cockroach.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela