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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Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025 -
Heredia had served as the head of AHCCCS without Senate confirmation since early 2023, several years after officials say the fraud likely began during the Republican administration of former Gov. Doug Ducey.—
Mary Hudetz,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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The 40-year-old Stearns came of age right as Pat Riley took over and the Knicks commenced their annual playoff battles with the Bulls, Pacers and eventually Riley’s Heat.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In reality, the pricing-in may commence before the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Inevitably people started to capitalize on that fun aspect of the sport, and Agassi was called upon to participate.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Bucky is helping Yelena lead the team, which is apparently now locked in a copyright battle with Sam Wilson, who seems to want to start his own non-governmental Avengers squad.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The demo, which got off to a slightly slow start due to some interference from the stage lights, showed the audience how to pair the Orb to their phones.—
Riya Bhattacharjee,Hayden Field,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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With the burden of pressure on them following a 2-0 defeat in last week’s first leg, Miami got off to a fast start after defending an early Vancouver corner.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Perry’s Steakhouse: The restaurant chain, which will open early (11 a.m.) on May 11, has a Mother's Day meal ($49) that includes a 10oz.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The three original grandmothers in the kitchen when Enoteca Maria first opened are featured in Scaravella’s cookbook Nonna’s House, which profiles different grandmothers that have cooked at the restaurant over the years.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Man Charged with Manslaughter After Student, 20, Died in Alleged Off-Campus Fraternity Hazing The fraternity was founded nationally in 1906.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Those allegations, Baker said, were not founded, based on the video and other evidence.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Fat Joe and Jadakiss have joined forces to launch their Joe & Jada podcast.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The buzzy project will be launched by Pathé, Goodfellas and CAA Media Finance at the upcoming Cannes film market.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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