inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
Examples of inception in a Sentence
The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.
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Although wolves have been a symbol of Rome since its inception, by the 1970s only around 100 wolves remained in all of Italy, and none in the capital.
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Outperforming Without The Hype The DBS Barbell Strategy has consistently outperformed its peers since its inception.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The league has expanded from six to eight teams since its inception.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Since its inception, the foundation has given $34 million in grants to dozens of local organizations, according to the foundation.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Krista Langlois, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
Outperforming Without The Hype The DBS Barbell Strategy has consistently outperformed its peers since its inception.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The league has expanded from six to eight teams since its inception.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
Since its inception, the foundation has given $34 million in grants to dozens of local organizations, according to the foundation.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inception
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inception. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
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