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embarked upon



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But the couple derived their sense of purpose from the arduous journeys embarked upon by their relatives, as well as from the stories of the modern immigrants with whom the two women worked professionally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

My family embarked upon this quest in an effort to have a little fun during a quiet summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2024

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

The second quest which he embarked upon was the turning-point of his life.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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