undertake
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Home-improvement retailers–which rely on housing turnover to drive sales since homeowners often undertake remodeling projects before selling or after buying a home–are trying to cope with a stubbornly slow housing market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It might be similar to the institution-building in the first years of the Federal Republic of Germany, or what the new government of Hungary must now undertake.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
The couple were free to walk out of the courtroom, but were ordered to each undertake 100 hours of unpaid work in the community.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The bank made clear in a 2024 memorandum to staff that the Budapest analysts “are not licensed to undertake any regulated activities,” including direct contact with clients and any handling of know-your-customer processes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Let us begin, then. Let us commence. Let us undertake to establish what it is that you hope to achieve or acquire, what it is that I may provide to you for this yet-to-be-determined price.”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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