embark

1
as in to launch

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2
as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark Following the release of Science Fiction, Brand New embarked on a U.S. fall tour and had dates planned for the UK and Ireland in November. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Lula has embarked on substantial spending programs, which raised questions about the sustainability of the country’s public debt. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025 In order to turn back into adults, Goku embarks on a great adventure to the Demon Realm to find its native Dragon Balls. Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025 United have recorded losses totalling £373m over the last five years, which has led Sir Jim Ratcliffe to embark upon a range of cost-cutting measures since taking control of operations at Old Trafford last year. Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embark

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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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