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Navarro’s role in initiating the deal was not publicly disclosed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Bollo said the letter “reflects a lapse in oversight on my part as president” and said he is initiating a review of the student government’s internal policies for drafting and releasing public statements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

For initiating what came to be known as the Cuban thaw, what did the U.S. get in return?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Of course, it is true that in my brief career at Levy Pants, Limited, I have succeeded in initiating sev eral work-saving methods.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole