initiation
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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
The IRS criminal investigation unit’s staff decreased by 13% last year, diverting agents and reducing the initiation of routine criminal tax cases.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Membership costs $5,000 a year plus a $7,500 initiation fee, not including the price of food and drink.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Like everybody, there was a rough initiation period, but afterward, he gave me the opportunity to work on some tailored pieces that sold really well at retail, so I was rewarded with more opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
“I mean, I got to have a different life in Dauntless, a different name. I got to be Four, thanks to my initiation instructor. He gave me the name.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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