embarked upon
Example Sentences
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But the couple derived their sense of purpose from the arduous journeys embarked upon by their relatives, as well as from the stories of the modern immigrants with whom the two women worked professionally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
I embarked upon a role as his factotum in Washington.
From Slate • Nov. 1, 2024
My family embarked upon this quest in an effort to have a little fun during a quiet summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2024
Over the weekend, I got my first cordless vacuum — a truly game-changing invention — and embarked upon an epic cleaning spree of my entire apartment.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2023
In fourth grade I embarked upon a grandiose reading program.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
