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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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The Oscar-nominated director and Jurassic Park star is undertaking his first UK tour with his jazz band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and will be at The Halls on 28 May.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Given this risky undertaking and the numerous delays -- particularly those experienced by SpaceX that was supposed to have its lander ready first -- pressure has mounted in recent months.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

In undertaking this role, one of the most challenging and revered in 20th-century theater, he willfully—and rewardingly—hides that blazing light under a proverbial bushel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Along with making fun, relatable music, Cissé deals with the huge undertaking of building a successful pop identity as a Black girl in a white-girl-dominated realm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

My travels with Charley were a simple, almost humble undertaking.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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