as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
before you actually strike into your speech, you should introduce yourself
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Meanwhile, in the UFC 316 PPV card co-headliner, Julianna Pena begins her second stint as the women’s 135-pound champ against former PFL lightweight champion Kayla Harrison.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025 -
But what began as an ordinary evening would soon become one of the region's most haunting cold cases.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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What Happens Next The talks will commence in London on Monday, according to Trump's Truth Social post.—
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Pitt actress Shabana Azeez, who played Dr. Javadi, recently posted a picture confirming that filming had commenced as planned in June, just a short while after The Pitt season 1 ended.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Pinch-hitter Howie Kendrick starts things off against Craig Stammen, and is followed by Trea Turner, Adam Eaton and Anthony Rendon, who all go yard.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Shaun of the Dead star is preparing to start filming Harry Potter this summer, but is not concerned by the risk that the lavish series could be overshadowed by Rowling’s strident views on gender issues.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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With the Oilers coming off a Game 1 overtime win and the fans still feeling bliss, Friday’s game got off to a blistering start.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Perhaps fortunately, the Yankees also got off to a slow start, so the Red Sox are now nine games off New York's pace at the top of the division, compared to 12 1/2 games at the same point last season.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In late 2023, PS opened a second location at the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Polls will open across the country at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning (5 p.m. ET on Monday).—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The story behind the brand Hater Free Apparel was founded in 1999, inspired by brands like FUBU and Phat Farm, Gray said.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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To modern eyes, the show, which launched in 1998, is a time capsule.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The suit, filed Friday, comes just three days after NPR launched a similar legal challenge on behalf of its radio network.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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