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Six example sentences with initiation, each labelled with its topic.
The guild's initiation required a candidate to present finished work and swear an oath before every master in the hall.
History
Her initiation into the orchestra ended with a handshake from the conductor and a chair in the second row.
Music
The rookie's initiation into the league came with a locker, a playbook, and a jersey number nobody had worn.
Basketball
The guild's initiation is a single supervised raid, after which the new member's name appears on the roster.
Gaming
Her initiation as a barrister took place in the hall of the Inn, with a formal call and a signature in the ledger.
Law
Initiation into the academy involves signing the same charter book that Newton signed, a ceremony that new fellows still describe with awe.
Science
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