initiative
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In March two mediators -- one from France and one from Germany -- were tasked with coming up with proposals to rescue the initiative.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Big business and their philanthropic arms have been pouring money into shoring up the future pipeline of trades workers this year, including a $100 million initiative the BlackRock Foundation announced earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Once, when Kyle Okimoto served as a sales initiative head in Merrill Lynch’s global wealth management division, he caught flak from colleagues for bringing a bright-red vinyl rolling suitcase to a sales meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
They were in danger of handing the initiative to New Zealand, only for important runs from the lower-order.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“There are a few challenging openings at Paradise Vendors for men with initiative and good taste,” Ignatius said.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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