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He expects to commence work at Chemaf this month and predicts the $250 million to $300 million in upgrades to Chemaf’s operations should be completed by the beginning of next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

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

The new Singapore facility’s wafer output is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028, with flexible capacity management.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“I been thinking,” she said, “how you better commence to tremble when the Lord, He gives you your heart’s desire.”

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin