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undertaking

[uhn-der-tay-king, uhn-der-tay-, uhn-der-tay-king] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪ kɪŋ, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ-, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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Though I’d say we’ve reached a point where that undertaking is worthwhile.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

It is an impressive undertaking to circumnavigate the globe, even if, as the book’s subtitle concedes, Ms. Brauer’s challenge is “Sailing Solo but Not Alone.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

"It should not have reached the point of sale and we take full responsibility for not undertaking proper due diligence," it said.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"It is well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of the sovereign, and are no longer working members of the royal family," it said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

But he said he would refer it to his staff for study to see if it was worth undertaking a year from then.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

As hotels benefit from the exposure, film-crew takeovers can be logistically complicated undertakings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

They need to be able to talk with customers, assess the ethics of new undertakings and prototype projects with a design-oriented mindset.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

"Recent decisions were bound by certain undertakings and my resignation enables the Adelaide Festival, as an organisation, to refresh its leadership and its approach to these circumstances," she said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026

Civil rights cases in particular are complex undertakings usually lasting years.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2025

In between these undertakings, he somehow found time to conduct a good deal of solid science.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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