initiate

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The approval by the U.S. executive branch announced on Wednesday initiates a 30-day period for Congress to review and potentially object to the sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite initiating procedures to speed the rebuilding process, both city and county have faced backlash from fire victims who complain of being slowed by stifling bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times

The California Department of Motor Vehicles, which initiated the complaint against Tesla, adopted the judge’s proposed decision to suspend Tesla’s dealer and manufacturing licenses for 30 days, it said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Goldberg’s bullish view of Broadcom has panned out this year, with the stock rising 78% since he initiated coverage in late April.

From MarketWatch

Goldberg’s bullish view of Broadcom has panned out this year, with the stock rising 78% since he initiated coverage in late April.

From MarketWatch