weigh (anchor)

as in to embark

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embark
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  • Home Depot locations have been for decades convenient spots for contractors and those embarking on home improvement projects to hire skilled laborers.
    Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • There’s also the option to embark on a river safari, or go fishing and crabbing along the tidal creeks with local anglers.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
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“Weigh (anchor).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28anchor%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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