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initiative

[ih-nish-uh-tiv, ih-nish-ee-uh-] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ i ə- /


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An estimated 330,000 people are expected to apply to the Justice Department during the first year of the initiative.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

But he says in some respects the initiative soon morphed.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The initiative would focus on manufacturing, agriculture, technology and defence, as well as India's "soft power" through yoga, tourism and handicrafts.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

“It’s not rocket science,” the spokesperson wrote of this initiative in a response to ProPublica’s questions.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

What if we then used that as a cornerstone for something bigger, a whole children’s health initiative that might help parents avoid some of the pitfalls I’d experienced?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

"She has led major international initiatives on sustainable development and dialog among cultures, bridging Latin America, the Arab world, Africa and Europe," Tonga wrote.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Charter promised to invest $30 million in education and awareness initiatives in California, including community outreach and digital literacy training.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Some AI initiatives may take longer to manifest in a way that pleases investors.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

A Kosovo government spokesperson said: "We value the willingness of partner countries to initiate and advance new co-operation initiatives that serve common interests, mutual priorities, and the strengthening of international justice mechanisms".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Kaiser, debt- ridden after a series of failed management initiatives and a long strike, closed the plant in 2001 and sold the factory carcass for salvage.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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