- past tense form of begin.
began
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Pastor Joseph Hutchinson began a recent Sunday sermon by pointing to the Book of Revelation, the final part of the New Testament best known for apocalyptic prophecy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
The yellow house on Seaside Walk began to collapse Sunday morning, according to two Long Beach Fire Department lifeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
For Amelia, her cancer journey began with a single red bruise that came out of nowhere, says Gemma.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It was a small moment, over almost as soon as it began.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
ON the night of Sancho's seventh day as governor, just when he began to fall asleep, there was a great commotion outside.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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