begins
- present tense form of begin (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Skeletal muscle often begins to deteriorate relatively early in the aging process.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The track and field competition begins on Monday.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
This is supported by a cleaner product mix, as its D19 model begins to contribute to the sales and A10 model ramps as a volume driver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“What was lovely about that,” Morton begins and then stops, wondering if she should draw back the curtain on the creative process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Grandma begins to tear up and looks up to the heavens.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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