put in/into motion
phrase
: to begin (something, such as a plan or process)
They will be taking steps to put the divorce proceedings in/into motion.
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“Put in/into motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20in%2Finto%20motion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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