Begin
Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Finish off is an antonym for begin.
Nearby Word: beginning
Finish off
Finish off verb - Finish a task completely.
Both terms in one sentence
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Actually, the Tet itself is gathering it to finish off humanity and power its trip to another planet and begin again.
Source: Film / Oblivion (2013) -
It's satisfying to finish off other characters with the weirdo duo to begin with, and even more satisfying if you only have one left.
Source: Cherry Tapping
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