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initiation

[ih-nish-ee-ey-shuhn] / ɪˌnɪʃ iˈeɪ ʃən /


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The initiation alone doesn’t fully explain the stock’s upward momentum.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It responded after Netanyahu and his foreign minister issued a statement saying they had ordered the "initiation of a defamation lawsuit".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Rates vary based on a number of factors, but one basic plan for members under 32 years of age starts at $2,150, with initiation fees starting at $350.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, in a Sunday note to clients, TD Cowen analyst Sean O’Loughlin defended his recent neutral initiation of Lumentum’s stock.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

It was a matter of intense pride to Bull that the regulars had accepted him after a brief period of trial and initiation.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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