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is commencing

  • present progressive of commence (3rd person singular).

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"The child safeguard practice review is commencing, led by the local safeguarding partnership with the national child safeguarding practice review, working closely to make sure it is of the highest quality."

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

In addition to seeking fines against Cooke for violations of its permits, the conservancy is commencing independent testing of some of the Atlantics captured by the Lummi Nation for disease and toxins.

From Seattle Times Nov. 14, 2017

The board is commencing a search for two or more new independent directors.

From Forbes Apr. 4, 2013

The event is commencing at 5:00 PM, roughly an hour before the scheduled kickoff of the Sounders away match.

From Seattle Times Apr. 2, 2010

The gravity of existence is commencing to weigh upon my mind.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard