initiation

Example Sentences

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"Even the initiation of talks is viewed as a significant gain for Iran."

From Barron's

Concerns first emerged in October about the behaviour of members of the Cardiff University sports team during an initiation event at a pub in the city.

From BBC

In Eswatini he was given the name "Logijimako" - meaning "the one who runs" - during an initiation ceremony at a royal palace for him to become a warrior who protects the king and family.

From BBC

Its roots lie in the medieval stonemasons' guilds, and members still meet in "lodges" to carry out secretive initiation rituals and ceremonies.

From BBC

Think about your own initiation into seeing live sports.

From The Wall Street Journal