as in begun
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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Verb
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However, the first unmasking came before the episode had even begun.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Some analysts reported that Tehran has begun preparing an armed response from the IRGC and even some of its proxy militias in Iraq.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Officials then searched the children’s home and commenced an air and ground search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2012, whiskey production commenced at the distillery, with bottles hitting the market a few years later.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who orchestrated the Doncic trade, was fired after the team got off to a slow start this season.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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General manager Nico Harrison, the orchestrator of the deal, was fired in November after Dallas got off to a slow start.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fallen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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