embark on/upon
idiom
1
: to begin (a journey)
They embarked on their trip to America with high hopes.
2
: to begin (something that will take a long time or happen for a long time)
She's embarking on a new career.
The company has embarked upon a risky new project.
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As Modi and Trump embark on their respective terms, the potential for collaboration between their nations is unprecedented.
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Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Every winter, most North American hummingbirds embark on a strenuous journey south.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
At the start of February, the band will embark on an extensive tour scheduled to extend through the end of May.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
But for those who are willing to embark on the full voyage, Azamara is offering a $40,000 incentive package to sweeten the deal.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Every winter, most North American hummingbirds embark on a strenuous journey south.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
At the start of February, the band will embark on an extensive tour scheduled to extend through the end of May.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
But for those who are willing to embark on the full voyage, Azamara is offering a $40,000 incentive package to sweeten the deal.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Embark on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embark%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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