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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
While several years away, any move for one or both teams would be a massive undertaking that would have to get underway soon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The $93 million undertaking will include panoramic rooftop views and dining options.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
While several years away, any move for one or both teams would be a massive undertaking that would have to get underway soon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Of 200 to 300 generative AI experiments the typical large company is undertaking, some 10 to 15 result in widespread internal rollouts, and perhaps one or two get released to customers, according to the Globe.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While their public engagements are more limited than normal, the King is undertaking private engagements, as well.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertaking
Noun
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From its beginnings, the making of Bloom was a very intentional endeavor.—
Bill Kopp,
SPIN,
27 Jan. 2025
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For those interested in doing some creative endeavors while on vacation, the hotel also offers classes crafting jewellery, ceramics, Mallorcan fashion, and chocolate.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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Antony’s contract at Old Trafford runs through until 2027, with the option of a further year.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article More than five years ago, San Diego officials declared an emergency and signed a no-bid contract to repair the elevators that serve the Civic Center Plaza, a mid-century office tower that houses more than 800 city employees.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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In Bove’s memo, however, the federal official reportedly said laws and actions threatening the executive branch’s immigration initiatives also put public safety and national security at risk.—
Ray Lewis,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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But by late afternoon, a federal judge temporarily blocked the push from Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.—
Corey Scurlock,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Gaza conflict did raise the Palestinian issue — the long struggle for independence after decades of Israeli occupation and repression — on the world stage.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sly Stone's struggles with cocaine have been well documented, even, at times, eclipsing his achievements as an artist.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Branthwaite initially struggled in the Netherlands and Everton came close to recalling him before receiving assurances opportunities would come.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spencer’s estate and Brown are asking the court to deny the mall’s sale or delay the sale until there are assurances creditors will be able to recover their claims.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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The number of minority and women-owned business enterprises that registered with the city also saw a significant increase in 2024, making up 52.8% of the registrations, compared to 1.8% of registrations in 2023, which was one of the goals of the pilot, the presentation said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Ulbricht was handed a life sentence for his involvement in the enterprise and is currently incarcerated at a high-security penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even when assuming that a product works well and its technology and application are based on sound and robust scientific evidence, adoption and long-term success depend heavily on a customer's first experience and expectations.—
Mattia Lucchini,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Undertaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertaking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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