undertaken

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National polling undertaken three weeks before had revealed that 71% of Americans were unaware it was about to be played in their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The poll was called after Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down, a move he said he had undertaken to allow his party colleague Andy Burnham to run for Parliament and potentially mount a leadership bid.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"This is a significant partnership, a major project, the largest ever undertaken in France" in the sector, said Blum.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“We have undertaken significant redistribution of fuels to offset shortages in the Middle East, and are securing alternative sources from different locations and suppliers,” the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Fredericksburg had been undertaken with little probability of success, the papers claimed; nothing could have been expected under the shabby plans—if, indeed, they were plans—other than appalling slaughter.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt