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initiate

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




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When activated, fibroblasts signaled macrophages in the lungs to initiate an immune response.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

President Trump ordered DHS to initiate payments for TSA officers, who may receive pay as soon as Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

“It used to be the Erudite initiate dormitory,” Uriah says.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth