initiative

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These elevated costs were partially offset by Lamb Weston’s cost savings initiative, the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank plans to hire 1,000 bankers for the initiative and to boost support for small businesses by about 43% to 10 million businesses over the next several years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He will remain involved as an advisor, focusing on the Permanent Engaged Minority Shareholder initiative he created to invest in companies too large to acquire outright while still maintaining long-term engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Supt John Wilson said the initiative was about trying to change drivers' behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“I can’t stay. Mother’s sick—” “I told you five months ago to print my initiative and now another week has passed and you still haven’t followed my instructions.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett