initiative
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The IMO had begun an initiative in June to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stuck in the Gulf, but the effort was soon suspended following an attack on a vessel.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
But it was unclear how the sanctions initiative would treat China, a major economic partner of Iran that buys around 90% of the oil it exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Speaking of the initiative to send packages to children facing difficulties, Peter said they did it every year.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“This initiative isn’t connected to funding consequences,” he tells me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Just as Joe Slovo had taken the initiative concerning the suspension of the armed struggle, he again took the lead in making another controversial proposal: a government of national unity.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
“In response, we will intensify our voter outreach and educational initiatives to ensure individuals are fully informed and aware of any adjustments to the voting process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Inspired by similar initiatives at American universities, he looked into whether anything similar was on offer in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
One of Carney's first major initiatives as prime minister was federal legislation to reduce interprovincial trade barriers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Chief Executive Jim Conroy attributed the results to the company’s marketing initiatives and work to improve the in-store experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He wanted the nation’s attention on his sweeping plans for his Great Society initiatives: a series of economic and social reforms to eliminate poverty and social injustice.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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