enterprising
adjective
en·ter·pris·ing
ˈen-tər-ˌprī-ziŋ 
ˈen-tə-ˌprī-
: marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
an enterprising young reporter
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Examples of enterprising in a Sentence
As an enterprising young reporter, she covered many important stories.
the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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Just beyond the city limits, Attica is Greece’s largest wine-producing region with a smattering of historic and enterprising wineries, among them Roxane Matsa Estate.
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Annie B. Shapero, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Maybe some enterprising chef will find the perfect recipe and cooking technique.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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Annie B. Shapero, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
Maybe some enterprising chef will find the perfect recipe and cooking technique.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enterprising
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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enterprising. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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enterprising
adjective
en·ter·pris·ing
ˈent-ə(r)-ˌprī-ziŋ
: bold, active, and energetic in undertaking or experimenting
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