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initiative

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


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Bolivia joined the US security initiative known as Shield of the Americas in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank plans to hire 1,000 bankers for the initiative and to boost support for small businesses by about 43% to 10 million businesses over the next several years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The initiative, and ambitious goals, are supposed to jump-start JPMorgan bankers and employees to do more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Following a pilot project in the Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the DWP is going to expand its "Jobcentre on Wheels" initiative.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Is Lord Asriel’s business anything to do with this new initiative of the Consistorial Court of Discipline? The what-do-they-call-it: the Oblation Board?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman