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undertake

[uhn-der-teyk] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪk /


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Prosecutors say the NPP politician had allowed two individuals, Henry Okum and Michael Gyedu Ayisi, to undertake mining activities on the Akonta Mining's concession without approval from the minister of lands and natural resources.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Some delays were due to shifts under the 2020 legislation that the FAA had to undertake for the first time, said Boeing Senior Vice President Mike Sinnett.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

The JV will undertake original equipment manufacturer business of electronic devices including smartphones, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“It is necessary not to inform the party that will undertake the transfer on your behalf of our identity,” the instruction said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

“I shall authorize a champion to undertake this perilous journey, to retrieve the Golden Fleece and bring it back to camp. Or die trying.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

The visit came as part of Royal Week in Scotland, where the royal family undertakes a series of engagements north of the border.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The United States also undertakes to withdraw its forces from the surrounding areas within 30 days after the final agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Every night, he reads murder mysteries to them, a ritual he undertakes primarily for his own pleasure.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Then last week, the DOJ said it was closing the investigation as the Fed’s inspector general undertakes an inquiry into the renovations — though the Justice Department left open the possibility of restarting its probe.

From MarketWatch Apr. 29, 2026

A Meecham gets the best grades, wins the most awards, excels in sports, is the most popular, and is always found near the top no matter what endeavor he undertakes.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

He specialised in using seismological data to identify nuclear tests, and undertook several projects funded by the US government.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The LTA says it undertook a "comprehensive review" of its rating and ranking system in 2018 "specifically to address the issue of putting too much pressure on children at too young an age."

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Sabin saw his opportunity and undertook an unprecedented act of cooperation with Cold War-era Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

But even as Steyer undertook his public transformation from investor to climate activist, his firm continued to make decisions out of step with his newfound commitment.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Dad was making no visible progress on the Glass Castle, and I knew that the can of yellow paint would sit on the porch unless I undertook the job myself.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

Shein has also recently undertaken a push to diversify its supply chain to countries including Brazil and Turkey.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Multiple noise mitigation efforts were undertaken — sound walls, scream shields and even pea gravel in the coaster’s tracks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Since then, several technical studies and two test trips with a full-scale reproduction of the tapestry have been undertaken to meet the logistical challenge of transporting a work as delicate as lace.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The church said the acquisitions “were undertaken as part of a long-term effort to revitalize downtown Clearwater.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The new control measures undertaken in 1949 were carefully planned and few people would have supposed any harm could result.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

The only comparable alternative would involve sending spacecraft directly to another star, an undertaking that would require enormous amounts of time and money.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

But it says response times to wildfires will depend on any other job the helicopter is undertaking at the time.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Shopping for a home loan on top of the strenuous process of shopping for the house itself might sound exhausting — but buyers who skip this undertaking often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

It should have been a relatively straightforward undertaking to navigate from the area where Goforth was riding to the spot where the vehicle was parked, especially for someone familiar with the area, Buelna added.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The human species is now undertaking a great venture that if successful will be as important as the colonization of the land or the descent from the trees.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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