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initiative

[ih-nish-uh-tiv, ih-nish-ee-uh-] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ i ə- /


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This investment is part of a broader $2 billion federal initiative to bolster the domestic quantum industry.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

His first test is whether he can seize the initiative — before the bond market seizes it for him.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"There would be little point in settling several significant claims if either party could simply turn around and seek to initiative more adverse claims that could have been pursued previously," the department said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“It was a bold move that was a people’s initiative, and they really said what they wanted with it,” said Los Angeles council member Ysabel Jurado, who is chair of the committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I woulda let it go this time, if someone else had taken the initiative, but it stands to reason.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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