initiative
Example Sentences
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These elevated costs were partially offset by Lamb Weston’s cost savings initiative, the company said.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
And although the sales outlook for the current quarter was disappointing, as the launch of the new RH Estates initiative was delayed, Friedman tried to reassure investors that sales growth would resume acceleration.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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
Supt John Wilson said the initiative was about trying to change drivers' behaviour.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Before too long folk were taking initiative to sing out their own verses when the chorus was over.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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