In recent months, however, the region has begun to yield.

The region began to paint a new picture of itself.

From the 19th century to present day, the region began to become settled.

A few more yards and the region he was walking through actually began to shift.

Analysts now believe that the region actually began emerging from the recession more than a year ago.

Most problematic, 911 systems across the region began to crash.

The region began its work properly in 2008, with a development forum created.

The entire region must begin to look at itself as a megalopolis.

But as the region began to experience a renaissance, he reconsidered his plans.

I think it's time the region began to take more responsibility.