- present participle of undertake.
undertaking
Example Sentences
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Moving a six-ton stone over such a vast distance would have been an enormous undertaking for Neolithic communities.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
To compete with the upstarts, DraftKings and its closest competitor, Flutter-owned FanDuel, each launched their own prediction markets—no small undertaking.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
As impressive as undertaking what is known simply as “The Double” are Legge’s travel plans from Indianapolis to Charlotte.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Joanna John from design engineers Max Fordham said installing solar panels on historic structures is not an easy undertaking.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It was a fearful undertaking she put before them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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