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The NBA said in a statement to The Times that “we are aware of this morning’s media report regarding the LA Clippers and are commencing an investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Gardiner and Boland are commencing a nationwide search for a new associate artistic director and a director of artistic development, who will oversee new plays.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2021

Back in Germany, prosecutors are commencing fresh inquiries into how René disappeared without a trace from Aljezur on the Algarve on 21 June 1996.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2020

A spokesman said: "Plans are commencing regarding the family service of which children of primary school age will be able to take part in a service that is more suitable to this age group."

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2018

After three minutes of rejuvenation, you are commencing again with perfect cells.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 by Bates, Harry