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initiation

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


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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

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

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

What’s the immediate upshot of the initiation of hostilities in Iran over this past weekend for risk assets?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

She said the most difficult part of Candor initiation was being given truth serum and answering personal questions in front of everyone in the faction.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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