initiate
Example Sentences
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Based on the file, Dubai Public Prosecution issued an arrest warrant to initiate legal procedures ahead of his extradition.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Previous research suggested that a specific negatively charged molecule could initiate the proton-shuttling process.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
The new system would allow the VA to initiate and take part in the legal process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
The stock has risen about 8% since the war began, and the company said Tuesday it will raise its dividend by 3.5% and initiate a buyback program.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
On the other hand, given Jefferson’s junior status, was it not more appropriate for him to initiate the reconciliation?
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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