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English word

begin

A1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /bɪˈɡɪn/US /bɪˈɡɪn/
verb

to start doing something; to do the first part of something

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BTS' Speech at the United Nations | Speak Yourself (2018) video example

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Last November, BTS launched the Love Myself campaign with UNICEF, built on our belief that true love first begins with loving myself.

BTS' Speech at the United Nations

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The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.

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To earn it, before I begin, I want to recognize everyone whose hard work made this celebration possible, including the groundskeepers, ushers, volunteers, and crew.

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