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initiative

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


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"This Picasso initiative is one more building block so that one day Alzheimer's will be nothing more than a bad memory," the foundation's head Olivier de Ladoucette said, the AFP news agency reported.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Google also has an early access initiative for developers in the works, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Even as Mayor Karen Bass’ signature homelessness initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

This initiative aims to raise billions of Pounds to support climate finance, offering payments to countries that preserve their tropical forests.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

And from that moment on, I made it a point to share my story as often as possible—not only through Secretary Clinton’s initiative, but whenever the opportunity presented itself.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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