commence
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Tesla said on Wednesday it was on track to commence "volume production" of both its Cybercab and Tesla Semi this year, after reporting first-quarter profits of $477 million.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, who agreed to settle Melle's claim ahead of a tribunal which was set to commence on Monday, said it was "sorry" she had this experience.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
I’m happy to report we’ll commence shooting season three this summer, and that a rising tide has indeed lifted all boats in season one under the 3.0 tax program,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Allowing Summers to commence a dignified retirement while continuing to hold honorifics risks signaling that there are ultimately few consequences at the very top in higher education.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
“It cannot be too early to commence the task I have to fulfil,” thought I. I rose: I was dressed; for I had taken off nothing but my shoes.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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