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began

[bih-gan] / bɪˈgæn /




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Bakersfield City Hall, the local police headquarters, nearby buildings and multiple roads were closed during the hostage situation, as the police department's negotiation team began contacting the suspect via telephone.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Fearing the worst, however, voters who normally couldn’t tell a “jungle primary” from a jungle gym began thinking a lot like gimlet-eyed political strategists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I found myself in a constant pursuit of the best, and I was exhausted by the search, one that began to feel possibly impossible to accomplish.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

As Sinlaku strengthened over open water, satellites began detecting signs that its effects extended far beyond the storm itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

After a while answers began to filter back.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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