as in to begin
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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That’s where the adjustments will begin for the Mercury as the series flips back to Phoenix for Wednesday’s Game 3.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025 -
If a permit is granted, Conway estimated construction on the plant could begin in the early 2030s, and the plant could come online in 2038 or 2039.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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During his own speech, Sean asked Leaper to name KU’s backfield that started the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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There were a number of turning points that went against the Chiefs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then there are the stars at every position — the players who finish most of their possessions scoring out of ball screens, isolations and post ups.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite the recent popularity of Labubu dolls, the critters — according to POP MART's official website, which sells Labubu and other blind box toys — originated in 2015 thanks to artist Kasing Lung, who created a trio of picture books inspired by Nordic mythology.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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He is known as one of the leading figures in Brooklyn's drill scene, a gritty rap subgenre that originated in Chicago.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The political resonance of his project arises not from an explicit statement of values but from a tender demonstration of complex, undeniable humanity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now that Dave's has opened in Louisville, the bold choices don't appear to be slowing.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond his music career, the 31-year-old rapper has embarked on a professional wrestling career, first appearing on WWE in 2021 and competing in several matches since.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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But by noon, preparations would fully commence.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Edwards will direct and produce under his label The King Productions, with production to commence this fall at Rock River Studios in Northern Illinois.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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In Tokyo, the Nakameguro Sakura Matsuri Festival (held mid/late March to early April) brings with it some 800 trees that form a pink arch over the Meguro River.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Girard and Manson form a good, but unspectacular, second pair that has struggled at times to stay healthy.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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