commence
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The institute has begun recruiting students for the 2026-27 academic year, and operations are set to commence in the next few months.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 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
Preston’s five-year term will commence on March 1.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
“Attention all compound residents. Commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m. I repeat, commence emergency lockdown procedure, effective until five o’clock a.m.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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