initiate
verb (used with object)
to begin, set going, or originate.
will be initiating
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future progressiveof initiate.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The Fish and Wildlife Service said in its formal notice published Thursday it will be initiating an entirely new species status assessment.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
“We take any allegation of hazing very seriously, and now that the police investigation is complete, we will be initiating a formal conduct process.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
“The City will be initiating additional actions with regard to the trash and the motor vehicle storage on the property,” wrote Jerry Kontos, an assistant city attorney in an e-mail.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2020
We are planning for the next generation, when Dovenil will be initiating its program of expansion.
From Citadel by H. R. van Dongen
