as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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De Los Reyes began working for Elite Security as a bag-checker at Petco Park during the 2007-08 baseball season.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025 -
The fresh extension begins in 2026, at which point Emirates’ financial commitment to the ATP rises from the previous sponsorship cycle of 2020-2025, according to the ATP.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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The Carabao Cup will begin in mid-August, with Premier League teams not playing in Europe entering in the second round, which starts in the week commencing August 25, and the remaining seven clubs receiving a bye to the third round, which takes place in the weeks commencing September 15 and 22.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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These delays at the ISA, in turn, have frustrated corporate actors, like The Metals Company (TMC), which are keen to commence commercial-scale operations in international waters.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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The Shaun of the Dead star is preparing to start filming Harry Potter this summer, but is not concerned by the risk that the lavish series could be overshadowed by Rowling’s strident views on gender issues.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The project started back in 2020 with the objective of appealing beyond video game or animation fans, targeting mainstream audiences and techno-thriller enthusiasts.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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That left Nesmith on Gilgeous-Alexander to open the possession.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The outdoor sale area opens on June 16, and the indoor sale begins on June 18.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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Enslaved Black people were banned from reading and writing and even those who had their freedom couldn't always access formal schooling, so African Americans began founding colleges of their own.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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London was originally founded as a city — Londinium — soon after the Roman invasion in A.D. 43, and has consistently yielded significant archaeological treasures.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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First to launch new products is power accessory super brand Anker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The collaboration launched with a dinner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May and shifts into full gear this month with bespoke guest experiences and products.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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