- present participle of embark.
embarking
Example Sentences
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Here’s what the space agency expects to do before embarking on an ambitious lunar pit stop to Mars.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The songstress may well be attempting to minimize her personal admin before embarking on a very action-packed summer of concert dates.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Earlier this year, Janmohamed said in a LinkedIn post that he’s moving to a venture-partner role at Lightspeed and embarking on building “a new, early-stage venture firm.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Although I was sad to leave my friends in London, I was now embarking on what was to be the most unfamiliar part of my trip: military training.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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