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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
Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
But that is almost certain not to happen, because that would mark a significant undertaking, requiring massive hiring, investment and strategic planning.
—David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 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
Shifting responsibilities from the federal government to states, especially without any specifics from the White House, would be a significant undertaking.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
But that is almost certain not to happen, because that would mark a significant undertaking, requiring massive hiring, investment and strategic planning.
—David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 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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Logan and Jake Paul, noted streamers who have pursued other endeavors — Logan as a wrestler, Jake as a boxer who, late last year, achieved breakthrough virality in his Netflix fight with Mike Tyson — are fairly uncompelling figures.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavors in New York.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 25 competitive categories (their current contract is reported to only allow 23), time constraints for the telecast remain a challenge — especially with ABC, the network partner, currently negotiating a renewal deal that happens to expire at the 100th telecast.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The stance proved unpopular with the magazine’s publisher, and, after Coplan’s contract went unrenewed, Kozloff made his exit.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
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The six-year initiative, ending in November 2025, aims to shed light on the possible timeframes during which Mars might have been warm and wet, covered in glaciers, and maybe even suitable for life.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Posen’s tenure at Gap really begins with his new initiative, a premium line called GapStudio, which promises a luxury (or maybe at least premium) product to the standard Gap line that we’re used to.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Not having to make payments might be a relief to those who are experiencing any financial struggles.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her vehicle was found at her apartment, along with a bent car key, her high heels and signs of a struggle.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Hobbs The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1692 Stephen Hobbs is an enterprise reporter for The Sacramento Bee.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the stakes accelerate all too quickly from running errands on Hell’s behalf to saving the world, and while Bacon is quite comfortable as a charming-yet-scuzzy dirtbag, his charisma isn’t enough to hold the entire enterprise together.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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