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embarking on

VERB

begin undertaking, journey

Synonyms

WEAK

broach commence engage enter get off initiate jump off launch open plunge into set about set out set to start take up tee off

Example Sentences

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But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Divorced four years later and embarking on a Hollywood career, she came to regret her lack of formal education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Chelsea are now embarking on a detailed process to appoint their sixth permanent manager, with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, Fulham's Marco Silva and former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso understood to be in contention.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Besides, who better to read about embarking on travel and escaping trouble than Cool Papa, who had sailed the seas as a navy man, and traveled the road, both home and abroad, as a bluesman?

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia