as in began
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
a series of counseling sessions intended to help young couples about to enter into the trials and tribulations of marriage
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
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It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
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Khamenei was killed along with several members of his family in an airstrike as the US and Israel launched their war with Iran on February 28.
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Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.
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Cape Verde, which got off just one shot in the first half, took the first three shots of the second half push its way back into the match and force extra time.
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Sooryavanshi missed his first two balls and got off the mark with a sketchy inside edge that pinged past his off stump.
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“Entered (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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