undertaking

Example Sentences

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To get to this point was enough of an undertaking for Kornev, but he now must take on an even more challenging task: traveling by train to Moscow to alert his superiors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Building the fab is a multibillion-dollar undertaking; Tesla may seek partners, though some analysts suggest it could be a solo-funded project.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

For a president who needs to feel he's in control, was this a reflection of an undertaking already given, or a shot across Benjamin Netanyahu's bows?

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Establishing a global city and financial hub to rival Singapore or London was always an audacious undertaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

It is such a massive undertaking, such a logistical complication to train a team and take them up to Alaska and run the race.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen