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initiative

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


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Also known by its rather unsubtle acronym, CRUSH, this initiative is taking unprecedented steps to withhold and defer funds in response to suspected fraud.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The amount JPMorgan Chase said it is investing through 2035 as part of an initiative to support homeownership in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The initiative remains unusual in a sector where much electronic waste never reaches proper recycling facilities.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The ballot initiative, which was approved by county voters in 2002, described “an annual special tax to raise revenue to support the Countywide System of Trauma Centers, Emergency Medical Services, and Bioterrorism Response.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The announcement of the new peace initiative then gave added credibility to the charge that, without Abigail, Adams had lost either his balance or his mind.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

As many fans lament the steep cost of events, these limited initiatives are only a band-aid.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

SpaceX will also be spending, in part due to joint initiatives with Tesla.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

A century ago, initiatives often challenged business trusts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

"Investors now have to decide whether Meta's growing list of AI initiatives represents company diversification or distraction."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

He would have been perfectly capable of swearing on the Bible that none of these initiatives came from him.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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