initiating

Example Sentences

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But many believe George Henderson - or Krazy George - from the US deserves credit for initiating and directing the first ever wave, which is known as the Mexican wave outside North America.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“On the risk side, the challenge is that these flavors can be appealing to children. And even if these products are less risky than cigarettes, no kids should be initiating on these products.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Back east, the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts were trying to take the oil giant on, initiating investigations of the company to try to hold it accountable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Did a group of people sit around and cast their votes on initiating the Hunger Games?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins