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initiative

[ih-nish-uh-tiv, ih-nish-ee-uh-] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ i ə- /


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Ditto for a much-needed “drone dominance” initiative to confront changes in modern warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The initiative is on a tight schedule, aiming to have at least three test reactors running at U.S. national laboratories by the start of next month.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Glenn Melnick, a healthcare economist at the University of Southern California, said even if the initiative were fully implemented and pay cuts enacted, he doubts it would reduce the cost of healthcare for patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Is Lord Asriel’s business anything to do with this new initiative of the Consistorial Court of Discipline? The what-do-they-call-it: the Oblation Board?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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