- past participle of begin.
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But attitudes have begun changing as the volunteers "proved that we are capable", she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Police say investigations into her death had already begun and there is no verified evidence linking the two cases.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Prada has also begun digging through thousands of pieces in its archives, creating re-editions of looks from past collections for clients with a particular attachment to a show or period in the brand’s history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Biles has also filled the home with more personal touches, particularly inside her private office, where she has begun displaying mementos from her decorated gymnastics career.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Beowulf had begun to drool, which was never a good sign.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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