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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Mayer began performing with Weir, 77, Hart, 81, and Bill Kreutzmann in 2015.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The search operation for Luhn began Monday and was expanded by Tuesday.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to its official Facebook page, the warship commenced patrols as of July 31.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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But in the mid-1800s, pastry change commenced through a bakers’ strike, spurring a shortage of workers in Copenhagen and ushering in a new wave of Austrian bakers.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Swift and Kelce famously started dating in the summer of 2023, and seemingly first confirmed their romance when Swift started popping up at his NFL games in September of that year.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As the oldest of three children, Fitzgerald had also just started living on his own in Manhattan, per the obit.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And fortunately for those who enjoy watching the rockets get off the ground, the mission appears to be on track for an evening launch – making conditions ideal to catch the spacecraft in neighboring Arizona.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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When the whistle is going, play hard, and when the whistle stops, get off and get away.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Next month, the local wedding venue owner will open JP Restaurant and Lounge in the former Sarto’s space in Jefferson Park.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The first location will open this winter in Brooklyn.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, appears to be planning a Starlink satellite deployment mission in the days ahead from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Fall (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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