begun
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Households that have only begun to adjust to higher gasoline prices get hit with another increase in essential expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The world's tech giants have already begun slapping their own labels in anticipation of the rules.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The 24-year-old is on holiday after playing for England at the World Cup, while Chelsea have begun their pre-season tour in Sydney.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Military officials in recent months have begun field testing the GM version, which is built off the heavy-duty version of the automaker’s Silverado pickup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
You don’t understand, they said, it has already begun!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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