initiate
Example Sentences
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The Film Heritage Foundation, which initiated its restoration, will also release the film in select theatres across India in March, pricing tickets low to attract younger viewers.
From BBC
The FDA initiated the removal of the warnings in November after a review.
The Department of the Navy then initiated proceedings to reduce Kelly’s rank and pay.
It initiated “Homecourt Hoops,” a program which has given away 75 outdoor hoops every day.
From Los Angeles Times
"And we have never had reforms like the ones initiated in the 2010s in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece, which are paying dividends today."
From BBC
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