as in begins
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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The period begins on the date of default or the last payment made, whichever is more recent.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The update begins rolling out on March 23 in Korea and will be available in the US later this week.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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If the sales go through and drilling eventually commences, large portions of the trail could, in theory, become unusable, forcing a reroute to keep it viable as a recreation setting.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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To date, Thrive is home to about 35 businesses and art studios for about a dozen artists, where monthly rent starts at $600 for a small studio.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The event starts and finishes at District56, located at 8230 Civic Center Drive, and offers a 5K, 10K and a fun run for kids.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition opens with an intricate model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher that Palestinian craftspeople in Bethlehem made of local materials including olive and pistachio wood, mother-of-pearl and camel bone.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Residents have private access to the Denver Botanic Gardens and a back gate that opens onto Cheesman Park.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Strikes (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strikes%20%28into%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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