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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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He is undertaking a round of meetings with regional groups of MPs and internal campaign groups.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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

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

Indiana is undertaking a wider overhaul of how it covers autism therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On the other hand, ignoring the museum visitors was a prodigious undertaking.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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