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initiative

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


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“I appreciate the passion, rigor, and commitment UC faculty bring in support of our students, and I look forward to the thoughtful discussions and outcomes this initiative will produce.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Veterans and their advocates generally welcomed the announced new housing but also expressed skepticism about an initiative that has been planned in secret with no opportunity for review by its beneficiaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The partnership is part of the Visa Intelligence Commerce initiative, a push to build secure payment capabilities in AI contexts.

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

What had begun as an initiative to put slavery on the road to extinction had been transformed into a decision to extinguish all federal plans for emancipation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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