undertaken

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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

Red Lobster Chief Executive Damola Adamolekun has vowed that the chain won’t run the unlimited version undertaken by the chain’s previous owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The council said the new road was the largest highways scheme it had ever undertaken and would provide an alternative route for traffic, particularly HGVs.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

My own tablecloth, undertaken reluctantly but in the long run drawing out my most dedicated efforts.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver