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initiative

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


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“Given the potential profits generated by AI companies, I believe they should offer to address homelessness in the United States. This initiative would likely be very attractive to residents.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The announcement builds on priorities introduced earlier this year through NASA's Ignition initiative.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

"This achievement marks an unprecedented diplomatic initiative by an American First Lady," her office's statement said Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

This is the second time the youth-vote initiative has been on the ballot in Culver City, where a similar measure failed in 2022 by just 16 votes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

She focused on the feel-good stories, the complimentary write-ups of progress: the new recycling initiative, the remodeling of the library, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new playground behind it.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

These creative state-led initiatives put employers in the driver’s seat for developing and recruiting early-career workers for their industries.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

DoorDash’s capital expenditures last year were about 4% of what Walmart U.S. spent on supply chain, customer-facing initiatives and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

The councilmember supported many of the mayor’s initiatives and campaigned with her while running for reelection in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he hoped to see new initiatives to end the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

He wanted the nation’s attention on his sweeping plans for his Great Society initiatives: a series of economic and social reforms to eliminate poverty and social injustice.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge


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