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initiative

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


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SEIU-UHW does not have an estimated total amount the initiative would claw back from pay packages that exceed the limit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The payments giant participated in Anthropic’s Project Glasswing cybersecurity initiative, which released a preview of its security-focused Mythos model to select companies in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Soho Road has recently been the focus of Operation Fearless, a West Midlands Police initiative to tackle street-level crime.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Veterans and their advocates generally welcomed the announced new housing but also expressed skepticism about an initiative that has been planned in secret with no opportunity for review by its beneficiaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“You see that? You’ve destroyed my initiative already,” Ignatius belched.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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