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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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025 -
Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez began to fall back.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
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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The glitchy livestream got off to an inauspicious start, with technical difficulties delaying the event for almost an hour.—
Spriha Srivastava,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Kevin Holland Betting Odds and Line Movement Luque opened as the +140 betting underdog to Holland, who came in as the -160 betting favorite.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 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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Haddish founded the She Ready Foundation to help L.A. foster kids like herself.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 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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Celebrities have been able to leverage the opportunity of direct-to-consumer to launch a number of major businesses, and Arnett, Hayes and Bateman are just the latest in a long line of stars to do so.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The collaboration launched with a dinner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May and shifts into full gear this month with bespoke guest experiences and products.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“Strike (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28into%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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