Example Sentences

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Proceedings will begin Monday with jury selection and are expected to last more than a week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On 12 June, trading will begin in a chunk of shares in a company that, up to now, only Musk and a select group of rich private institutions have been able or invited to own.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Despite a 13.50 ERA in Cactus League action, Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will begin the season in the starting rotation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In September she will begin a health and care course and has ambitions to become a doctor.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Javier never runs to greet his father like his sisters do because he knows the lessons, the admonishments will begin the minute his father sees him.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García