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undertaking

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


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Moving a six-ton stone over such a vast distance would have been an enormous undertaking for Neolithic communities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Dislodging that is an enormous undertaking, requiring not just an alternative currency but an alternative legal system, an alternative deep capital market, and an alternative security architecture.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

As impressive as undertaking what is known simply as “The Double” are Legge’s travel plans from Indianapolis to Charlotte.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Parsons said that the club would be "undertaking an internal review to ensure that all facts and context are properly understood".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Changing cultural values was never a modest undertaking.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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