undertaking

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The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks has remained low, suggesting that employers aren’t undertaking major layoffs in the wake of the latest Middle East conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

“Despite daily threats of Russia’s ongoing missile and drone attacks, we are undertaking all possible efforts to repair the damage,” he wrote in a letter to Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

Changing cultural values was never a modest undertaking.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French