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originated

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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 The brushfire originated near Ladera Ranch’s Narrow Canyon Road and Acaster Way on Tuesday afternoon and spread across seven acres before firefighters were able to get it under control. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The construction company has denied responsibility, saying the landslide originated far above the work site, the news agency said. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 As the actor who originated the role, Johnson fares a bit better as Maui, smirking and preening and repeatedly tossing Moana off her own boat in attempts to commandeer it for himself. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Early data, however, suggests the trouble originated in the aft section of the first stage, Limp said. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026 These seeds originated on Mongjungsan, its Mother farm in the town of Boseong, on the southern coast of the Korean peninsula. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 No one was in the unit where the fire originated, officials said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Because, obviously, the Margarita originated in Mexico, but Texas and California have robust Margarita cultures. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Jodie Comer originated the role in the stage version and won a Tony and Olivier award for the Broadway and West End productions. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 July 2026

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The seventh began with Denzer Guzman reaching on catcher’s interference.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The work stoppage at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MGB Home Care sites began Wednesday, when Massachusetts Nurses Association members voted to strike after months of contract negotiations failed.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026

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The controversial issue that arose on July 8 surrounded a police interview with Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
The eviction crisis arose when federal officials announced last year that the $5-billion emergency voucher program approved by Congress in 2021 was running out of funds at the end of 2026.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of arose

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Jockeying has already commenced in the state for the person who might take up the mantle of Senate Democratic nominee, including among those who didn't secure the gubernatorial nomination.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 July 2026
On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba has still not appeared publicly since his father’s killing.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of appeared

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There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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The demonstration formed part of Project Beehive, the Royal Navy’s effort to accelerate the adoption of autonomous maritime systems for its future hybrid fleet.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Luxury brands have recognised that the emotional connection formed during an afternoon by the sea is considerably more powerful than one created beneath the lights of a shopping centre.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of formed

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The robot emerged from the player tunnel and entertained fans by recreating popular football goal celebrations, including those of Norway striker Erling Haaland.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
In June 2026 Eisenkot emerged as the main challenger to Netanyahu.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

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