If a further inquiry were felt to be appropriate, then it should be initiated by those with the required power and authority.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"The violence was initiated by those hardcore Turkish activists who came here looking for a fight.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

Dubai World's debts grew from projects initiated during Dubai's property boom, including man-made islands in the shape of palm trees and the world's tallest building.

VOA: standard.2009.12.02

They got that fight. They initiated the violence; they are responsible for the violence."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

To combat the growing problem, Ensalaco said in late October the U.S.Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiated Operation Cross Country IV, a nationwide crackdown on human trafficking.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

She says a four-year scientific study initiated by the World Bank says there is little role for genetic modification in feeding the poor on a large scale.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

"And that it was carried out, initiated and organized by this government.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

The Obama administration has lifted limits on travel and remittances to Cuba by Cuban-Americans and initiated talks on reinstating direct postal service between the two countries for the first time since 1963.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28