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Having been started, established, or put in motion
“The whole line of the road is to be permanently located and approved by the Secretary of the Interior before work is begun on any portion of it.”
In progress, currently taking place
“It would be unjust for the Divine Being to leave his plan unfinished after it is begun.”
Relating to the current period of time
Past participle for to take the first step into something
“We can begin work on this project as soon as the contracts are signed.”
Past participle for to come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place
“The crisis would begin when Constantine broke the golden rule and chose to alter the past.”
Past participle for to set up or establish
“He was inspired to begin his own foundation after witnessing the charitable efforts of his peers.”
Past participle for to start speaking by saying
“Let me begin by first stating that I have the utmost respect for the person I will be annihilating in this debate.”
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