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 $50 billion buyback is one of the largest ever announced, and was initiated to take advantage of Salesforce’s discounted stock price.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
After the deputy activated the lights on his car and initiated the traffic stop, Chrisley allegedly passed “multiple suitable stopping locations” before finally pulling over at a Chevron station, the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Some chemical reactions can be initiated with heat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
"We kept on good terms and it was one of those moments when the timing was right," Raducanu, who initiated the move by sending Richardson a text, told BBC Sport.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Hunts were usually initiated by one man, the mwini chisokole, or owner of the hunt, who called together all the willing men from the surrounding villages.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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