started

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The temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US started in early April.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It started experiencing a rise in temperatures on Thursday, which triggered temporary evacuations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He started posting on Facebook about it and telling friends he was going to make millions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

My hair woes started in high school, when I would scrape my curls into a bun and lament how thin my hairline looked.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

It most often started, as Betsie had known it would, in the garden.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom