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originated

verb

past tense of originate

as in began

to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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Recent Examples of originated And, more than 4,000 miles from where it is said to have originated, the concept seems to so far be well received in the Northland. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The Cabin Creek Fire northeast of Alturas Lake originated from an unattended campfire sometime between July 10-11. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon, or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans', Colonial Americans', and other cultures' names for the moon. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2026 The Ebola virus causing the current African epidemic may have originated in bats, which seem to carry it without getting sick. — CNN Money, 22 July 2026 The Lotus Sport sub-brand originated in North America in the early 1990s, when the Esprit entered the SCCA and IMSA racing series—later winning the 1992 SCCA championship. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 But Mexico’s health secretary, David Kershenobich, said that the country’s own investigation had not found evidence that the outbreak originated there. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 22 July 2026 This versatile textile originated centuries ago in southern India, where its loose, gauzy weave provided comfort in hot climates. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Canadian broadcaster, which originated the breakout gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry also on HBO Max, has deals with Celeste Parr’s Punctuation Media and Lionsgate. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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After Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza began in October 2023, the Houthis launched missiles against Israel and began targeting shipping in the Red Sea.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
La Nueva De Zacatecas began in Zacatecas, Mexico nearly 60 years ago, when founder Don Arsenio Vázquez Muñoz started his first tortilla shop, called La Nueva.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of began

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Work that once required specialized support can now be started by almost anyone with a prompt.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Things looked even better for Argentina when Spain had a goal disallowed for what appeared to be a very soft foul by Mikel Merino on an Albiceleste defender that ruled out Williams’ effort.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
As Spain’s players rejoiced, defender Nahuel Molina appeared to try to catch Rodri with his arm.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of appeared

Verb

Unsurprisingly, there was a strong Premier League presence among the leading clubs represented, but Crystal Palace and Sunderland will be particularly happy with their players’ exploits.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
There was something so sinister about FIFA pushing the idea of diversity while bending the knee to a government working to discard the real thing.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of was

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For watering, fill the central cup formed by the plant’s leaves with fresh water, as the plant absorbs moisture through its foliage.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Likewise, The New York Times's Sydney Schanberg also took a room and would go on to coauthor the story—alongside photographer Dith Pran—that formed the basis of the award-winning film The Killing Fields.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

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