initiating

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Navarro’s role in initiating the deal was not publicly disclosed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Training a robot on the intricate timing of initiating interaction with a new person is an “enormously hard” problem, says Pope.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

“In principle,” he said, “I am not against negotiations. But I would have wished that the government initiated talks with us rather than us initiating talks with them.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela