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The tri-series will commence with hosts Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi while the second fixture will also be played at the same venue two days later as Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

A police investigation into the causes of the tragedy and those responsible will commence once the rescue operation has been concluded, said Suharyanto, who heads the National Search and Rescue Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

The Vatican has confirmed that cardinals will meet at St Peter's Basilica on 7 May to celebrate a special Mass before gathering inside the Sistine Chapel, where the complex vote will commence.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Assistant coach Eleri Earnshaw will act as interim head coach; the search for a new head coach will commence immediately, the team said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2024

It’s just weeks before the market will turn, and the crisis will commence, but they don’t know that.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis