commence
verb (used with or without object)
commences
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present tense formof commence (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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July 6: Boeing commences production on the "North Line" in Everett, Washington, part of a strategy to increase output of the 737 MAX.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
The expansion adds 900,000 tons of brown paper production, which starts in 1Q, and 1.5 million tons of white paper production, which commences in 2H, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Students who test negative for tuberculosis will be allowed to return to campus even after hybrid learning commences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, has to decide before the actual trial commences what evidence proffered by the DOJ will be admissible.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
As Ms. Wyman commences to speak, she forms her mouth into the perfect imitation of a smile.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
