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as in initiative
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as in accepting
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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Recent Examples of undertaking
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In pre-internet days, this was, frankly, an insane undertaking.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Noun
One of his last major undertakings as concertmaster was, in fact, playing that 1995 Mahler Fest.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In pre-internet days, this was, frankly, an insane undertaking.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Of 200 to 300 generative AI experiments the typical large company is undertaking, some 10 to 15 result in widespread internal rollouts, and perhaps one or two get released to customers, according to the Globe.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
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Exploring Philanthropic Endeavors Leaders should explore opportunities for their brand to engage in philanthropic endeavors in an authentic way, one that aligns with brand values and resonates with customers.—
Anthony Conversa,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Antioch senior catcher Mason Willis, a Carroll University commit, also helps in that endeavor.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The dispute was caused by engineer wages, contract parity with neighboring commuter railroads, and pressures on the agency's funding and fare levels.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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At the time, a spokesperson for Sesame Workshop assured the outlet that the series had a bright future ahead despite the streamer's decision not to renew their contract.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Social engineering initiatives, such as rigid diversity mandates, divert companies’ ...—
Daniel Sutter,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Dozens of bills targeting universities and state governments drafted by anti-DEI think tanks and foundations are part of a broader backlash against the DEI initiatives embraced after George Floyd’s 2020 murder to redress historic patterns of discrimination and exclusion in the workplace.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The administration has tried other novel ways to remove immigrants and pressure their home countries into accepting them.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soriano, who awaits sentencing, also previously pleaded guilty to accepting gifts from another defense contractor, Cambridge International Systems Inc.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Barry Keoghan is sharing something deeply personal about his struggle with sobriety.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex launched her lifestyle brand, As ever, in March, and has discussed some of the struggles of starting a business on the podcast.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Farré has now offered those assurances, while admitting the recent exec upheaval has been emotional for everyone.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Murphy was formerly global head of conservation assurance at IUCN, managing director at FSC Global Development and vice president at JP Morgan.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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When the bubble burst in 2008, touching off the financial crisis, the two enterprises were rushed into government control.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Princess Eugenie is also the founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective, which endeavors to eradicate modern slavery, and helped establish Key to Freedom, a social enterprise initiative facilitating a route to market for products made by survivors of trafficking at Women’s Interlink Foundation.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead of assuming what people want or need, AI and machine learning analyze actual data and recommend alternatives based on individual situations.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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