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initiate

[ih-nish-ee-eyt, ih-nish-ee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈnɪʃ iˌeɪt, ɪˈnɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt /




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The White House is calling on NASA, within 30 days, to initiate a program to develop nuclear reactors for propulsion systems and the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Tuft cells act as detectors that sense parasites and initiate immune defenses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

This month, I contacted Fidelity to initiate the rollover.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Another potential change would “clarify and strengthen” the police chief’s ability to “to initiate and pursue the removal of officers with documented, repeated histories of harm or misconduct.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“A Maven is a person who has information on a lot of different products or prices or places. This person likes to initiate discussions with consumers and respond to requests,” Price says.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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