- past tense form of begin.
began
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Appeared in the January 22, 2026, print edition as 'In Ominous Sign for Regime, Iran’s Protests Began in Conservative Stronghold'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
A gifted student, Kilmer co-wrote and made his stage debut in How It All Began, a play based on the life of a German radical, at the Public Theatre.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
And in 2013, Japan joined the bandwagon with “It All Began When I Met You,” which also follows the original film’s poster layout.
From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023
Washington State receiver Lincoln Victor: Began his career at Hawaii but played for the Cougars last season, allowing him to qualify for consideration.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
Began to roll and complain like a peevish world on a grumble.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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