commencement

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In a speech announcing the commencement of the full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, Mr. Putin claimed that Russia did not intend to occupy the country or “impose anything on anyone by force.”

From New York Times

Azcarate also stated that Heard’s team was provided the jury list “five days prior to the commencement of the trial” and had numerous opportunities to object throughout the weeks-long proceedings.

From Washington Post

“We dressed him up in a Celtics jersey for the playoffs and in a graduation cap for commencement season.”

From Washington Times

She has kept a low profile, with limited appearances to talk about mentoring and to give a commencement address at the graduation of one of her daughters from Georgetown Day School in Washington.

From Washington Post

At this spring's Rainbow Graduation, Boise State's dean of students pointedly reminded the 30 or so seniors that "this is not a commencement ceremony."

From Salon