embarked upon

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When the ship finally embarked upon its journey to Jamaica, many of the enslaved Africans in its hold had already been trapped below deck for more than half a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Returning players, meanwhile, were firmly looking forward as well, trying to keep the memories of last October’s postseason run in the past as they embarked upon a championship defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

Ferdinand Magellan may have circumnavigated the globe, but he was not an expert on where he was going as he embarked upon the journey.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2024

I suppose I really embarked upon this theme a few weeks ago.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

In fourth grade I embarked upon a grandiose reading program.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez