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as in commenced
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
she began walking to work for exercise
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as in started
to come into existence
the storm began late in the day and lasted all night
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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
the religious sect was begun by a small breakaway faction
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Recent Examples of begun
James Powel The program for the Great American State Fair kickoff has begun, with Monica Crowley, chief of protocol of the United States, praising the president's events surrounding America's 250th birthday.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As expected, the Washington Wizards have begun the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
As Hollywood adapts to the technology — particular corners of the business running towards it, others away — a smattering of creatives have begun to go public with their time in the world of Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Democratic handwringing over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s sweeping endorsement wins has begun, as House Democrats grapple with what those wins will mean for the party in November.
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Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has begun installing the wings on the X-65, an experimental drone developed under DARPA’s Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Outside groups have also begun pouring money into the race.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The first round has ended, and the countdown to your coronation has begun.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
But something new has begun to spook investors.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
As expected, the Washington Wizards have begun the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting BYU’s AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
As Hollywood adapts to the technology — particular corners of the business running towards it, others away — a smattering of creatives have begun to go public with their time in the world of Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Democratic handwringing over New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s sweeping endorsement wins has begun, as House Democrats grapple with what those wins will mean for the party in November.
—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences has begun installing the wings on the X-65, an experimental drone developed under DARPA’s Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Outside groups have also begun pouring money into the race.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The first round has ended, and the countdown to your coronation has begun.
—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
But something new has begun to spook investors.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begun
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Before the Oranje Fanwalk commenced Thursday, the Netherlands packed the Power & Light for food and some beverages.
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
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Love co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson and friend Al Jardine.
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So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
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Waystar Holding — Shares rose 9% after the healthcare payment software provider was initiated at overweight by KeyBanc.
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Sacramento County has demanded the return of any remaining Bradshaw dogs believed to be at the rescue and has initiated legal action to recover them, according to the shelter.
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Other societal tensions have already arisen around South Korean chipmakers’ burgeoning profits from the AI boom.
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Concerns about vessels in the estuary resurfaced Monday after people associated with the aquatic center complained about them blocking the waterway and other issues that have arisen.
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Turkey denies that the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.
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Then the doctors would bustle out to see their more appealing patients—the cheerily pregnant ones, whose deliveries constituted the bulk of their income and whose babies would be added to the collage of photos decorating their office walls.
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How electric has the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden been during the Finals, especially during and after Game 4’s comeback?
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Three races in, there’ve been unforeseen winners, unpredicted changes to the schedule and the unanticipated reality of regulation changes dawning.
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