as in beginning
the point at which something begins there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed
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Recent Examples of commencement Los Angeles Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel will deliver the keynote address at USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in May, university officials announced on Monday. —
City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Former Texas quarterback and 13-year NFL veteran Colt McCoy will deliver the keynote address at the University of Texas’ 143rd commencement ceremony, the school announced Friday. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring. —Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 The commencement speeches are likely to increase speculation about Moore’s interest in running in 2028, CBS News reported. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commencement
City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Former Texas quarterback and 13-year NFL veteran Colt McCoy will deliver the keynote address at the University of Texas’ 143rd commencement ceremony, the school announced Friday. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 On March 5, Washington Square News editor Leena Ahmed broke the story that NYU has canceled all live student graduation speakers for all of its upcoming commencement and convocation ceremonies this spring. —Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 The commencement speeches are likely to increase speculation about Moore’s interest in running in 2028, CBS News reported. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commencement
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At least 126 solar projects proposed since the beginning of 2024 are awaiting regulatory approval, according to a Grist and AP analysis of the latest information developers supplied to the Energy Information Administration.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the season, an orange traffic cone has been a constant presence inside the Pirates dugout.— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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As a rookie in 2025, Sanoja made 26 starts at third base, 20 starts at second base, 16 in left field, 10 in center field and nine at shortstop.— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Aledo got off to a fast start with six runs in the first inning, and after a two-run second inning, ended the game early with seven runs in the third.— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ladera’s property manager, Eustace Augustine, helped build the resort at its inception and has been an employee for 41 years; similarly, much of the staff at Ladera are longtime employees, and their heartfelt pride in the property is palpable.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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The company is expected to release its first foldable iPhone this September, according to Bloomberg, potentially marking its biggest change to the iPhone since its inception – and possibly the first iPhone launch under Ternus.— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Using weed after the onset of a mental condition can increase the chance of relapse.— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Here's what Blue Origin plans for NG-3 Because the next launch will be New Glenn's third-ever spaceflight after its January 2025 debut, Blue Origin refers to the mission as NG-3.— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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The launch of ArtFields in 2013 was another extension of Moore’s plan to reinvigorate the local economy.— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Commencement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/commencement. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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