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Since then, police and a special agency set up to look into the matter have commenced dozens of investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Rose Bowl Operating Co. and the City of Pasadena have commenced a legal battle with hopes of forcing the team to stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Currently, three investigations have commenced in earnest, with chairmen publicly discussing early plans on collection of evidence.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2023

"We have commenced a thorough investigation into Yusuf's care, which will include liaison with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2022

In this case the empire of the Assyrians over Asia would not have commenced very long before the year 1273 B.C., and would have extended from that date over Babylonia.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max