as in begun
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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That means ballots are set and in some states early and absentee voting has already begun.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026 -
International Islamic standard-setting bodies, like the Islamic Financial Services Board and the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, have begun to roll out governance standards to support the Islamic climate finance market.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Then the Spurs started the third quarter half on a 13-0 run and erased that lead before the end of the quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since the season commenced in Australia in March, the F1 WAGs have made their presence known as they've been seen alongside their partners in the paddock and cheering from the stands during races.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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As filming commenced, unforeseen complexities piled up to the sky.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arteaga reaches out to Cora Former Miami star and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was fired on Sunday after the Red Sox got off to a slow start to the season.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles got off to a fast start when Ohtani and Freeman opened the bottom of the first inning with consecutive singles.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fallen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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