undertake
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Moreover, North Korea doesn’t have the massive satellite networks that allow countries like the U.S. and Russia to undertake advanced reconnaissance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Some delays were due to shifts under the 2020 legislation that the FAA had to undertake for the first time, said Boeing Senior Vice President Mike Sinnett.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
The JV will undertake original equipment manufacturer business of electronic devices including smartphones, the analysts note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Bellingham was given leeway to skip tournament media duties, certainly with the English press, that other players had to undertake, all while filming his own multi-part documentary.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
This was not a journey Matty could undertake with a stranger.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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The visit came as part of Royal Week in Scotland, where the royal family undertakes a series of engagements north of the border.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the memorandum of understanding, the United States undertakes to "terminate all types of sanctions against" Iran, and to "make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets" of Iran.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Every night, he reads murder mysteries to them, a ritual he undertakes primarily for his own pleasure.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Then last week, the DOJ said it was closing the investigation as the Fed’s inspector general undertakes an inquiry into the renovations — though the Justice Department left open the possibility of restarting its probe.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
If Miss Taylor undertakes to wrap Miss Emma up, you need not have any fears, sir.’
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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He was arrested at his home the following day, and officers undertook a search of the property.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The LTA says it undertook a "comprehensive review" of its rating and ranking system in 2018 "specifically to address the issue of putting too much pressure on children at too young an age."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Sabin saw his opportunity and undertook an unprecedented act of cooperation with Cold War-era Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
In 1968 and 1969, Mr. Rollins undertook other extended breaks to explore his spiritual side in Jamaica, at an ashram in India and in Brooklyn, N.Y.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
He and his twin brother Zethus undertook once to fortify Thebes, building a lofty wall around it.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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Shein has also recently undertaken a push to diversify its supply chain to countries including Brazil and Turkey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Multiple noise mitigation efforts were undertaken — sound walls, scream shields and even pea gravel in the coaster’s tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Le Hegarat said ministers were working to "fully understand the panel's findings, the work already undertaken and the matters requiring further consideration".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Since then, several technical studies and two test trips with a full-scale reproduction of the tapestry have been undertaken to meet the logistical challenge of transporting a work as delicate as lace.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Because Tycho was such a superb observer and had built such accurate instruments, this was the most sensitive search for parallax yet undertaken.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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The only comparable alternative would involve sending spacecraft directly to another star, an undertaking that would require enormous amounts of time and money.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Shopping for a home loan on top of the strenuous process of shopping for the house itself might sound exhausting — but buyers who skip this undertaking often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet hosting the event is still a large undertaking for any city - especially at short notice.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
It should have been a relatively straightforward undertaking to navigate from the area where Goforth was riding to the spot where the vehicle was parked, especially for someone familiar with the area, Buelna added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
I meant it and I will honor that undertaking.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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