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initiative

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


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The payments giant participated in Anthropic’s Project Glasswing cybersecurity initiative, which released a preview of its security-focused Mythos model to select companies in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This otherwise unremarkable pothole, which emerged from the crumbling ruins of a previous patch-up job, pre-dates that initiative, but how long would it take to be noticed, reported and fixed?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Opponents of the initiative note that it doesn’t just target executive pay; it would affect medical practitioners who are also managers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Determined to preserve the state’s tradition of supporting independents, while also solving the spoiler problem such candidates could create, Mainers approved the reform through a statewide initiative.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This new initiative would be composed of American trailblazers in women’s sports who embody and support the secretary and department’s efforts to empower women and girls globally through sport.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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