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initiative

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


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Boas, who leads the retirement initiative for the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Japan seeks to become an asset management superpower, mobilizing an estimated $7 trillion from savings into its stock market, including a new $2.3 trillion initiative.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The new initiative is one of the first actions taken as part of the IOC's 'fit for the future' framework to find new ways to support athletes.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Blumenfield’s initiative directs the Bureau of Sanitation to develop a plan for expanding local composting across the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Armstrong being busy with the collapsed woman, Lombard was free once more to take the initiative.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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