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
A local media reported that Japanese PM Takaichi plans to dissolve the House of Representatives when the regular Diet session commences next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 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 Lincoln Riley commences with spring practice at USC, he pats himself on the back in how engaged he has been with the defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2024
But before anything interesting can happen, the preaching commences.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
