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initiative

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


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China’s “railway brain” initiative utilizes AI and centralized digital twins to coordinate freight lanes, dramatically improving reliability and efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The WOW-funded campaign directly discloses that they oppose the billboard blight ballot initiative in financial filings with the California secretary of state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The initiative faces broad opposition across the government, parliament and business sector, but opinion polls suggest the vote could be tight.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Big business and their philanthropic arms have been pouring money into shoring up the future pipeline of trades workers this year, including a $100 million initiative the BlackRock Foundation announced earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At Poillon’s initiative, the patent case would drag on for another four years.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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