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as in founded
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
no one knows who initiated written language
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as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
initiated the new recruits in the unspoken laws of military conduct
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as in inducted
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
initiated her as Surgeon General before an army of reporters and photographers
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Recent Examples of initiated
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The president also initiated a series of investigations using a trade law known as Section 301, which could eventually lead to higher tariffs – but may take months to complete.
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Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The investigation, which was initiated either by the jury itself or by a citizen complaint, found that several of those issues are still present, according to the report.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Safe Harbor Fund, created by the state legislature in 2025, was initiated by Russell and is funded by private donations.
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Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
In any case, rate decisions remained secret until 1994, when the Greenspan Fed initiated the current policy of disclosure.
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George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In this case, the 13-year-old boy was riding an e-motorcycle without a helmet when an officer initiated a stop inside the park, police said.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Honeywell Aerospace was initiated with an outperform rating and $300 price target at RBC Capital ahead of its separation from Honeywell International on Monday.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
After the discovery, Police Chief Derrick Lew revoked NCRIC's access to the ALPR system and initiated an internal review, the department said.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
Mike Debus, a Kansas City artist, last week opened his internet browser and initiated a search for just one item.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The president also initiated a series of investigations using a trade law known as Section 301, which could eventually lead to higher tariffs – but may take months to complete.
—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The investigation, which was initiated either by the jury itself or by a citizen complaint, found that several of those issues are still present, according to the report.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The Safe Harbor Fund, created by the state legislature in 2025, was initiated by Russell and is funded by private donations.
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Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
In any case, rate decisions remained secret until 1994, when the Greenspan Fed initiated the current policy of disclosure.
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George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In this case, the 13-year-old boy was riding an e-motorcycle without a helmet when an officer initiated a stop inside the park, police said.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Honeywell Aerospace was initiated with an outperform rating and $300 price target at RBC Capital ahead of its separation from Honeywell International on Monday.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
After the discovery, Police Chief Derrick Lew revoked NCRIC's access to the ALPR system and initiated an internal review, the department said.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiated
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If the same scenario plays out again, the Jazz seem prepared to repeat their own decisions and deal with any uncomfortable dynamics later.
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Forecasters are urging Georgians to monitor the latest forecasts, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather warnings are issued.
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Clive Davis, the music executive who founded Arista Records and J Records and helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and many others, died on Monday at his home in New York City.
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But, by 2030, AI’s intelligence per watt (to reference a new metric recently introduced by Chris Re and colleagues at Stanford) will be dramatically higher, to a degree that few today are anticipating or have yet internalized.
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Transit profiles typically extend slightly beyond truckload timelines, with additional days introduced when freight moves across multiple rail networks.
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That same year, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before going on to found J Records.
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The music star's support of Kelce at this year's event comes less than two weeks after Kelce stood by Swift's side as she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in New York City on June 11.
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Wear it loose or half-tucked to create a more fitted look on your frame.
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Some noted that the silhouette is a bit boxy and can run large, so consider sizing down for a more fitted look.
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What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up.
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This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
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From congested lines for TSA screenings to ever-changing departure times and hard-to-find gates, airports can trip up even the most experienced travelers.
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Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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