undertaking

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Rearmament on the scale Germany is now undertaking has required a major change in the way the country thinks about its defence, and about the place of the armed forces in society.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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

Conceptualizing and building out a new stage each year is a massive undertaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The human species is now undertaking a great venture that if successful will be as important as the colonization of the land or the descent from the trees.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan