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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But Wall Street analysts initiated coverage on Tuesday, with one price target as high as $800 per share.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Members of the UK Punjab Heritage Association initiated the project to digitise and analyse the records, a process that has taken several years.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Snyder is among the few analysts with a sell position on SpaceX, although only about a dozen have initiated coverage so far, according to FactSet.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Analysts initiated coverage on Quantinuum, with price targets up to $155, though shares were down Monday.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
In protest, some 400 parents initiated a school boycott, on the day before the first Birmingham children’s march.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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