as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
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Related article Respiratory illness season begins to ramp up now.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ditch your eyesore of a carpet and make your whole space feel new with one of Wayfair’s deals on Joanna Gaines x Loloi rugs, with prices starting at just $22.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The landmark free concert, set to take place on May 3, will be broadcast live on Multishow and TV Globo, starting at 9 p.m. BRT.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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The tool can be accessed by opening this link in Chrome.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moffet opened Stagioni in 2014 in the historic villa.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lamm, 43, had previously founded or cofounded five companies, each of which was ultimately acquired.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sherwin-Williams Foxy Sandy Lucas, founding partner of Lucas/Eilers Design Associates L.L.P, breaks the mold of resorting to neutral colors to make a space look larger.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Embark (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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