as in beginning
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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With Mack under contract, re-signing Oweh becomes a clear priority for Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz ahead of the free-agent negotiation period beginning Monday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to China General Nuclear (CGN), on 21st February, the reactor pressure vessel for unit 6 began hoisting operations, officially commencing the installation of the unit’s main nuclear island equipment.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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These Amazon finds cover just about every scenario—starting at just $10.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the Heat still won by 16 despite foul trouble that kept starting center Bam Adebayo on the bench for most of the second half.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But just as his monologue was getting off the ground, Gosling was surprised by audience member sitting up front — a casually dressed and smiling Harry Styles.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Brunson is getting off the ball, OG Anunoby is in a scoring groove, and the Knicks, fresh off of a 39-point beatdown of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, continue to look like title contenders in their toughest stretch of the regular season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Futures that indicate where the S&P 500 will trade at the opening bell dropped 2%, while Dow futures pointed to as much as a 970-point drop.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Restricting access to one of the country’s most important sources of affordable capital risks slowing expansion, delaying hiring and preventing new firms from opening their doors altogether.—
Krish O'Mara Vignarajah,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Striking (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28into%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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