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undertaking

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verb

present participle of undertake

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of undertaking
Noun
Directing a movie is a huge undertaking and accomplishment, so congrats. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025 One Piece is quite an undertaking given how prolific the manga and anime are and how beloved the property is. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for undertaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
Noun
  • Wall Street may be past the worst of the tariff headlines two weeks after the initial April 2 announcement — as President Donald Trump endeavors to accomplish enormous trade deals during his 90-day pause — but volatility will continue to be a mainstay of the stock market for the foreseeable future.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
  • But Operative leadership aims to approach this endeavor in partnership with creatives and talent, not in lieu of them.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This is rare in an industry where many companies rely on contract manufacturers and private-label products.
    Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Signed to a one-year, $12.5 million contract, Goldschmidt has driven in runs, and has gotten some big base hits.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As the Trump administration's cost-cutting initiative, DOGE has slashed tens of thousands of federal jobs in the name of reducing fraud, waste and abuse.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But all these initiatives took shape as Washington cut back the U.S. military presence in Asia to focus on crises in Europe and the Middle East.
    A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Young’s struggles against the Heat continued early in Friday’s contest, scoring 14 points while shooting just 3 of 14 from the field and 1 of 5 on threes through the first three quarters.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Keith and Mark Newhouse of Newhouse Creative Group understand these struggles firsthand.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • No for-profit enterprise would cut off 25% or 10% of its customers for years when there is an alternative.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Bryce Hodgson's comedic S1 turn as Major's roommate in the mental institution, Scott E., was so memorable that the writers brought the actor back to play twin brother Don E., part of Blaine's drug (and brain) dealing enterprise.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 1 May. 2025.

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