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
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
If this was the end result of the wild spending spree embarked upon in the Todd Boehly era, then it carried all the hallmarks of money very badly spent by Chelsea's owners.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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
Her niece Minou has noted more than once the irony of Dedd’s “new” profession, actually embarked upon a decade ago, after her divorce.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
