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Williams, 94, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday, which commenced with the composer’s rousing “Raiders March” played by the school’s marching band and accompanied by its blue-clad cheerleaders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

By the time hostilities commenced in the Middle East it had halved, and Michael Saylor’s bitcoin vehicle suffered an even more vertiginous drop, from north of $450 last summer to a February trough of $106.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Since then, police and a special agency set up to look into the matter have commenced dozens of investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The four stocks joined the S&P 500 as trading commenced on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Di, I believe, amazing creature,” the Prince replied, smiling gently as Buttercup commenced the letter.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman