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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
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Thune’s reservations over quickly uniting Republicans for yet another package ahead of the midterm elections come in the wake of the latest arduous undertaking.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
As the two teams played out the second half, in the tunnel area staff were undertaking final preparations for the big moment.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for undertaking
Noun
This is a generations-long undertaking.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Thune’s reservations over quickly uniting Republicans for yet another package ahead of the midterm elections come in the wake of the latest arduous undertaking.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Verb
Global chocolate brands are also undertaking independent certification and in-house sustainability schemes.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
As the two teams played out the second half, in the tunnel area staff were undertaking final preparations for the big moment.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
Noun
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Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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There was something fundamentally literary about this endeavor; where else does writing come from, if not the desire to peer through the keyhole of someone else’s mind?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Smith in 2020 successfully applied for reinstatement to the NFL from indefinite suspension and signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The supermodel also accused Netflix of false endorsement, and alleged that the production company behind the docuseries, EverWonder, breached their contract agreement.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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This story is part of USA 250 Most Treasured Views, a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Over the years, the union has submitted dozens of local and statewide ballot initiatives, including ones to cap the pay of hospital executives, regulate dialysis clinics, and raise the minimum wage of healthcare workers.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Do is serving a five-year sentence in federal prison for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to steer $10 million in pandemic relief funds to two nonprofits.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Villegas built grassroots support in the heavily Latino, working-class district, running on policies such as Medicare for All and not accepting corporate money.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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However the failure to reach an agreement on the 100-billion Euro ($116 billion) project, which also includes Spain, underscores the struggles Europe has faced in rebuilding its military capacity after decades of underinvestment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Dearica Hamby had 22 points with 12 rebounds, a solid response for the veteran forward following her struggles in recent games.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Whether those assurances will ease concerns among some fans remains to be seen as South Florida prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the tournament.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Tehran has long maintained that any broader cease-fire arrangement would need to include assurances regarding Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 June 2026
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The federal charges come months after an order from a Fulton County Judge dismissed some, but not all, of the charges in a sweeping state racketeering case that had accused dozens of activists of participating in a criminal enterprise linked to anti-training center protests.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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By 1931, the enterprise filled a city block.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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For student loans, co-signer releases can happen after making a certain number of consecutive, on-time payments, assuming the lender offers co-signer releases.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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After all, the injunction will last until a trial, assuming an NCAA appeal is unsuccessful, and a trial date might be scheduled after his college season ends.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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