embarked

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After quitting his semiconductor-engineering job last year, 35-year-old Jacob Keeton left his hometown of Beaverton, Ore., and embarked on a 12,000-mile road trip across America and back.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

After keeping their power dry following Slot's arrival, a strategy rewarded with the title, Liverpool embarked on a remarkable spree.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The three girls embarked on novels, writing alone during the days and meeting in the evenings to talk over points of plot and character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Provoked, Galileo embarked on a series of experiments to study floating bodies.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton