begun

Example Sentences

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The fifth inning had already begun to spiral on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Right on cue, the software group has begun to tumble after seeing a strong run for over a month.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This week it said the tropical Pacific was "approaching El Niño conditions", with central Pacific temperatures already crossing its thresholds, but it stopped short of formally declaring the event had begun.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I’d begun to think of our stolen glances again.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo