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foundation(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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go(noun, check, approval, examination, standard)
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inaugural(noun, approach, kickoff, warm-up, lead-in)
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inauguration(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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inception(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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initiation(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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jump-off(noun, beginning, opening, bow, exit)
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kickoff(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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launch procedure(noun, expression, preparation)
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leaving(noun, beginning, opening, bow, exit)
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lick(noun, check, approval, examination, standard)
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onset(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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opener(noun, start, approach, beginning, onset)
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opening(noun, start, beginning, birth, dawn)
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opening gun(noun, expression, approach, kickoff, warm-up)
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opening shot(noun, expression, approach, kickoff, warm-up)
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ordeal(noun, check, approval, examination, standard)
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origin(noun, beginning, opening, birth, dawn)
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outset(noun, start, beginning, opening, birth)
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pop quiz(noun, expression, check, approval, examination)
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