embarked

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Swollen with confidence after defeating Athens, Sparta embarked on its own imperial program, compensating for its dwindling numbers by keeping an ever-tighter grip on its subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Burger King, which has embarked on a multi-year comeback effort — the struggling chain recently updated its Whopper — has looked to tie-in programs as a way to attract families.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The scientists suggested several theories for why these two humpbacks embarked on such "exceptional" deviations from the normal routes.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He has already climbed each one individually alongside his dad Daniel Thomas and the pair have embarked on an 18-week training programme in preparation for the challenge on 18 August.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Immediately he embarked on a trip to the minimart for a frozen pizza.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen