undertaking
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In undertaking this role, one of the most challenging and revered in 20th-century theater, he willfully—and rewardingly—hides that blazing light under a proverbial bushel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Generally it refers to undertaking an action in accordance with certain principles or values decided by an individual.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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
“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
My travels with Charley were a simple, almost humble undertaking.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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