initiated
Americanadjective
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already having some knowledge of or experience in a particular art or subject.
While other shows have faded into obscurity, Twin Peaks continues to capture the imaginations of new and initiated viewers alike.
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admitted or accepted with formal rites into an organization or group, adult society, secret knowledge, etc..
He is an initiated Wiccan priest, a healer and seer, and a keen student of natural medicine.
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begun, originated, or set going.
Despite the initiated reforms, markets are not convinced that this EU member country will be able to avoid restructuring its debt.
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Government. proposed by initiative.
In such cases a group of citizens can propose an initiated constitutional amendment to the people for a statewide vote.
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The project was initiated by former Jackson School of Geosciences graduate student Andrew Parisi, who graduated in 2018 and has since passed away.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
On the morning in question, a dawn immigration raid initiated by the U.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"The investigation was initiated following multiple reports of theft and fraud involving patients and staff members within healthcare facilities," police said in a statement to BBC News.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Most estrangements appear to be initiated by young adults, experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Someone who is not ready will have to wait for the next group to be initiated, which could take 10 or 15 more years.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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