In Italy, the Veneto region has initiated mass screening of citizens to find asymptomatic carriers of coronavirus.

The two countries formally initiated diplomatic relations.

Politicians initiate wars, not ordinary people who suffer from them.

Algeria initiated an ambitious economic program.

Bouteflika's projects were big and prestigious but they were initiated with little oversight.

Yanni never initiates conversations.

A Norwegian diplomat had been hostile to the Soviet Union, so the KGB initiated a compromising action against the Norwegian. He had a Russian girlfriend and was asked to immediately leave the country.

To initiate the quest, first go to the tavern and talk to the quest-giver.

I'll do my best" often means "I'll initiate nothing.

She initiates a lot of projects but seldom completes one.