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embark
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Swap your shoes for fins and clothes for swim suits, then embark on an aquatic escapade.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Because the ship that carried the team to Thwaites needs to embark on another trek in just a few weeks, the drilling team will need to vacate the glacier by February 7.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 28,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Weigh (anchor).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28anchor%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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