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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This fall, a wave of protests first initiated by high-school students demanding improved facilities led to a nationwide breakdown in law and order on Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Early on Wednesday, the company lowered its outlook for sales and earnings for 2026 and initiated guidance for 2027 that disappointed investors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
OnBuy told us it had offered affected customers refunds and initiated a recall of the product our analysis identified as containing cadmium.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The reductions are part of a restructuring plan initiated by new owners, said an executive at the company who was not authorized to comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Someone who is not ready will have to wait for the next group to be initiated, which could take 10 or 15 more years.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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