6
inauguration(noun, start, beginning, origination)
4
starting point(expression, start, beginning, origination)
3
inaugural
3
beginning(noun, start, origination)
3
initiation(noun, start, beginning, origination)
3
start(beginning, origination)
2
commencement(noun, start, beginning, origination)
2
launching
2
initial
2
opening(noun, start, beginning, origination)
2
rise to power(expression, idiom)
2
start-up
2
starting
1
investiture
1
activating
1
activation
1
boot
1
enablement
1
installation
1
leadoff
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