as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack
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Recent Examples of initiative
This approach could minimize the risk of providing training that is above or below their competency level, which can cause frustration and prohibit software adoption and change management initiatives.
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Dustin Johnson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Atkins was announced as co-chair of the Token Alliance, an initiative developed by The Digital Chamber to advocate best practices and recommend legal frameworks that promote the industry.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
The fast growth in the sector is part of a government initiative to create new ways to grow the economy.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
The report also pointed to operations like Project SCUM a 1990s-era marketing initiative aimed at enticing San Francisco's LGBTQ+ population and those experiencing homelessness to smoke.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
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Dustin Johnson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In 2017, Atkins was announced as co-chair of the Token Alliance, an initiative developed by The Digital Chamber to advocate best practices and recommend legal frameworks that promote the industry.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
The fast growth in the sector is part of a government initiative to create new ways to grow the economy.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
The report also pointed to operations like Project SCUM a 1990s-era marketing initiative aimed at enticing San Francisco's LGBTQ+ population and those experiencing homelessness to smoke.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiative
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Yet the man’s ambition, ingenuity and resilience mirrors the filmmakers’ own hustle to pull off this marvel, and that also happens to be exactly what Hollywood needs right now to survive.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Women’s sports are on the rise because women have a unique way of exhibiting and channeling passion, ambition, and determination on the court, field, and rink.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In one of the final episodes on USA, WWE jam-packed the two-hour time slot with a myriad of deep, developing storylines and some solid in-ring action.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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By integrating with external tools such as website browsing and file browser, these AI agents aim at helping enterprises and individuals with problem-solving across industries.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Additional allegations against Combs involve the use of firearms, threats and coercion as part of a criminal enterprise spanning decades.Liam Quinn, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Initiative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiative. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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