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initiate

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




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Previous research suggested that a specific negatively charged molecule could initiate the proton-shuttling process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 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

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

To initiate spatial teleportation, the traveler enters the STM with the EGG and designates their chosen timeprint.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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