commence

Example Sentences

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A police spokeswoman said: "Any prosecution for such an offence must commence within one year."

From BBC

If it does again, it could commence the right side of a double bottom base.

From Barron's

Dr Begum's lawyers said she had been constructively dismissed and legal proceedings would be commenced against Oxfam in the Employment Tribunal.

From BBC

When the case started in April this year, the judge said he had received a letter informing him that the freeholder, Magnitude Developments Ltd, had commenced liquidation proceedings.

From BBC

All matches will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, 10 January 2026.

From BBC