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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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“Most investors we speak with are cautious about power companies undertaking large new nuclear risk in general,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But the DWP's own advisers say ministers have not done enough to reassure claimants, including those described as having "fluctuating" conditions, that "undertaking work‑related activities might lead to reassessment", and hence lower benefit awards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Getting into semiconductor production isn’t a small undertaking, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“Despite daily threats of Russia’s ongoing missile and drone attacks, we are undertaking all possible efforts to repair the damage,” he wrote in a letter to Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The biggest advocate for this bold undertaking, besides Father Jack, was Jim Kim.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French