as in begins
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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The California State Fair begins Friday, July 11, and lasts until Sunday, July 27, with a different headliner performing each night.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The foundation of life begins with a single moving cell.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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The confusion likely arises from the closure of 5 permanent remote hearing sites (PRSs)—single rooms within field sites used for hearings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The danger arises when a film is reliant on a single demo to succeed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Pink Qatari Clay Heritage Ritual is an indulgent 90 minutes, and starts with a body exfoliation with a scrub made from aromatic resins, Epsom salts and frankincense.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Behavior Shapes Culture—From the Top Down Creating a culture of courage starts with behavior.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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This dynamic creates a major economic risk and with the pace at which AI progresses, the more likely that a winner-takes-all market emerges, as per Stiglitz.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the spring, around April and May, Northeast Ohio slowly emerges from winter with bright blooms and verdant forests.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Originates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originates. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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