begun
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In the DOJ’s aborted investigation of Southern Coal, prosecutors and federal agents had begun to gather evidence, scrutinizing testimony in the Justices’ various civil trials, and had approached former employees seeking information.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The Iran federation has more immediate concerns, saying it had already begun ticket sales but could no longer provide them to fans, many of whom had already booked flights and accommodations in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The stock has already begun to rebound, closing up 3.8% on Monday and extending those gains into Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Saturday's wedding arrived two years after the couple were first reported to have begun dating in 2024.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Starting around midnight, forty workers had begun laying 650 feet—about 3,000 pounds’ worth—of the heavy cable.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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