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undertaking

[uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey-, uhn-der-tey-king] / ˌʌn dərˈteɪ kɪŋ, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ-, ˈʌn dərˌteɪ kɪŋ /


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Dislodging that is an enormous undertaking, requiring not just an alternative currency but an alternative legal system, an alternative deep capital market, and an alternative security architecture.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Cochrane was cast following a massive undertaking by HBO to find young actors for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Parsons said that the club would be "undertaking an internal review to ensure that all facts and context are properly understood".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Setting benchmarks will break an overwhelming undertaking into actionable steps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I ain’t sure who or what dug out such a large space, but it must’ve been a pretty impressive undertaking.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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