- past tense form of begin.
began
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The day began with expectations of a major gathering at Jantar Mantar, but only a handful of protesters managed to reach the site before police swiftly removed them.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It was a small moment, over almost as soon as it began.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
The Rams’ — and Stafford’s — season began poorly after the team’s misguided decision to arrive in Australia the day before they played the San Francisco 49ers in the season opener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
PTI supporters began "long march" demonstrations, led by the province's chief minister, between towns and cities throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a week ago, after talks with the government broke down.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Her whole body began to shake, and her eyes went milky white.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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