commencement
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“I think that the market is actually correctly looking through the commencement of the war,” said Chris Grisanti, chief market strategist and a portfolio manager at MAI Capital Management.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
He added that "lots of stuff has to be done this year in order to enable the actual commencement of building".
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
He doesn’t expect material near-term earnings impact, as vessel deliveries and charter commencement are scheduled to begin in 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
He said the site's existing planning permission had been awarded a lawful commencement notice over a decade ago, so it remained valid.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
Vocabulary lists containing commencement
The Vocabulary of College
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Steve Jobs's Commencement Address (2005)
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