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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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"The Review found evidence of recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased… including inadequate arrangements for undertaking paediatric post-mortems," Ockenden said in her report.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It’s all of that and a longshot undertaking, given the countless obstacles that can derail their dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

"That's a massive logistical undertaking, even in peace time," said Elisabeth Braw, a maritime security expert at the Atlantic Council.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

My elderly parents will be moving into my home so I’m undertaking a $170,000 remodeling.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

On the other hand, ignoring the museum visitors was a prodigious undertaking.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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