commence
verb (used with or without object)
is commencing
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present progressiveof commence (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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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 a permanent nonexecutive board chairman.
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
“I think old Haskers is commencing to tighten the screws again,” said Buster.
From Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall by H. Richard Boehm
