undertaking
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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
“Based on our thorough assessment, we see a commercially viable way forward. That said, this remains a major and complex undertaking, and success will depend on strong execution across many dimensions.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Generally it refers to undertaking an action in accordance with certain principles or values decided by an individual.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said China "welcomes all efforts conducive to peace and supports Pakistan in actively undertaking mediation."
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Sleazy bars, store-front churches with gospels being shouted inside, “bargain” stores, hockshops, undertaking parlors.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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