as in began
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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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Rayo began 2023-24 well under Iraola’s successor Francisco Rodriguez but then started to falter.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though their time on DWTS commenced nearly two decades ago, Julianne, who joined a season before Derek, remembered their playful competitiveness stirring up even further back.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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In an email on May 7, 2025, Covington expressed interest in a battalion chief position that had just opened, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In Carmichael, employees at Hammerhead Games have opened a free in-store food closet that’s drawn steady traffic since launching a week ago.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The country star, who has partnerships with Wrangler and The Jewelry Group, launched her own boot brand this year with industry veteran Michael Petry on board as creative director.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Commerce Department launched its investigation in August 2024 after two American pasta companies asked for a review of Italian exporters, alleging unfair pricing.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Struck (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck%20%28into%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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