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Now, writers are poised to commence another round of bargaining with the major studios on a new three-year film and TV contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The report is said to have included instructions to use "undisclosed investigation methods" and then "commence observations".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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

Preston’s five-year term will commence on March 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“Attention all compound residents. Commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m. I repeat, commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth