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initiative

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


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The initiative is part of a broader French effort to confront unresolved cultural losses stemming from Nazi-era confiscations.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Kim Johnson, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, said the initiative would help families enjoy their first few weeks at home with a new baby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Prince William has been an advocate for conservation, with his work as an ambassador for The Earthshot Prize - a global initiative he created to drive innovative solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Trump also said he agreed to pause “Project Freedom,” the administration’s initiative to move commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The announcement of the new peace initiative then gave added credibility to the charge that, without Abigail, Adams had lost either his balance or his mind.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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