as in begins
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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Free agency begins March 11 and the NFL draft will be conducted April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
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Reiner was once again not granted bail in today’s hearing, which lasted less than 10 minutes, in what is certain to be a long process even before a trial begins.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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The planetary moonwalk commences on the 26th, twelve days after Valentine’s Day, and is plotting and sussing out the story, so beware of mishaps, missteps, unforeseen issues, travel delays, the resurrection of exes, and awkward moments.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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This season, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) commences at a dire moment for US multi-brand retail.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
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Measles is a highly infectious but preventable disease with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, which are followed by a rash that starts several days later on the face and spreads.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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What’s going to happen when construction starts.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your 7th House of Partnership opens as the delicate Moon arrives, urging honest exchanges that respect privacy while naming what matters in a contract or friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The exhibit opens with Edwards’ own journey.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Falls (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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