107 entries under beginning topic. ×

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infrastructure(noun, cause, start, base)
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convocation(noun, start, onset, origination)
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reason(noun, cause, start, base, suggestion)
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background(noun, base, source, foundation)
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commencing(start, origination)
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countdown(start, onset, origination, initiation)
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crux(noun, cause, start, base)
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curtain-raiser(start, onset, origination, initiation)
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forging(cause, source, origin, derivation)
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hard fact(noun, expression, base, source)
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inauguration(start, top, opening, creation)
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instigation(start, origination)
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principal element(noun, expression, base, source)
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proem(start, onset, origination, initiation)
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postulate(noun, base, suggestion, guess)
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action(noun, base, source, foundation)
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backbone(noun, base, source, foundation)
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backing(noun, base, source, foundation)
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fundamental(noun, cause, start, base)
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ingress(cause, source, origin, derivation)
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