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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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There is a bit of flexibility, but beyond a certain point it requires building additional infrastructure, a costly and lengthy undertaking.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

When the war broke out, Unesco and Sudanese museum authorities were undertaking multimillion-dollar repairs at more than a dozen museums and cultural centers across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The Oscar-nominated director and Jurassic Park star is undertaking his first UK tour with his jazz band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and will be at The Halls on 28 May.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said China "welcomes all efforts conducive to peace and supports Pakistan in actively undertaking mediation."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Visitors came from long distances, and so usually stayed a month or two before undertaking the journey back home.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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