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related to the beginning of a series or process
- The initial stages of the project involved research and planning.
- The initial reaction to the news was one of shock and disbelief.
- She made initial inquiries about the job before submitting her application.
- The initial assessment of the situation indicated that further investigation was needed.
- We made some initial progress on the project, but there is still much work to be done.