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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
Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
That includes learning to play first base, an undertaking that is now more than a week old.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
My intention in undertaking such a capacious view of Black maternal separation is not to find new ways to highlight the wounds of Black mothers.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
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Noun
The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
That includes learning to play first base, an undertaking that is now more than a week old.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
My intention in undertaking such a capacious view of Black maternal separation is not to find new ways to highlight the wounds of Black mothers.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
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The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The endeavor was supported by the Taiwanese government.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Peinado said that a businessman who allegedly benefited from the government contracts and the consultant that worked for Gómez will also stand trial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Diedrich, operating partner and bartender at Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco, expressed gratitude to a number of people while accepting the medallion for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service during the ceremony, which was broadcast online.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Under that settlement, authorities said Mitchell was barred for three years from engaging in commodity futures trading, including soliciting, receiving, or accepting funds for such activity.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Thomas, 25, has seen limited playing time this season due to some offensive struggles.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Carvalho’s struggles included a three-day strike in March 2023.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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For ships that require assurances of safe passage, recent developments aren’t helping.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Every chair is backed by a robust product assurance policy, secure global shopping, and professional customer support.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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The enterprise software industry faces real challenges from AI, and the crop of 2021-2022 LBOs in this space will age badly; keep an eye on Coupa, a 2022 Thoma Bravo take-private, Zendesk, and Hellman & Friedman/Permira buyouts of the same year.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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But what transpired with Zcash in June 2026 represents an issues that directly threatens the foundational pillars of enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and digital asset auditing.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Liability insurance costs also rise dramatically — assuming coverage can be obtained in a state facing a severe insurance crisis — further reducing funds available for essential services.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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That works out to roughly four reusable water bottles per day for men and about three for women, assuming bottles are in the standard 24- to 32-ounce range.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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