as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026 -
Herein, begins the first of many game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Usyk tried to swarm once the action commenced.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The LPs also commenced his empathetic association with bassist Bob Cranshaw, who appeared on Rollins’ albums for the next half-century.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The four men still trapped have started to show health problems, including skin, stomach and intestinal issues.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Aranda followed with his 10th homer, but the Rays (35-19) were just getting started.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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White wine that hasn't been opened should be used within a year or two of purchase for the best taste, while red wine can be stored for up to three years.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The voting period typically opens an hour or two after the episode drops.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The backstory The property opened in March 2015 as the first hotel of the 1 Hotels brand founded by Barry Sternlight, and resides in the former Gansevoort Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Fall (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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