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undertake

[uhn-der-teyk] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪk /


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He said the party would prioritise tackling the high-risk maintenance backlog and undertake urgent repairs to promote the safety of both staff and patients, assessing the NHS estate on a case-by-case basis.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Tudor, 47, did not undertake post-match media duties after the defeat by Forest because of the death of his father.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Our sources in Iran were also able to interview a young man who is due to undertake military service.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The king-in-waiting traveled to Scotland to engage in the kind of public performances that modern royals are expected to undertake in front of clicking photographers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

They had children undertake tests of physical ability, like chin-ups or broad jumps, and secretly observed them to see whether they cheated in reporting how well they did.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell