as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
undertook the responsibility of raising the orphaned children as their own
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In 2022, the news organizations undertook a detailed analysis of statewide school discipline rates that showed Indigenous students disproportionately experience the harshest forms of punishment: exclusions from school for 90 days or more and referrals to law enforcement.
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Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
This is a far-reaching executive order billed as rooting out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives undertaken by the Biden administration.
—Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
Construction of a new fire hall is not planned at this time, but renovations to the public service storage building may be undertaken in 2025.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to undertake a comprehensive review of federal agency spending gives it an opportunity to make that happen.
—John C. Mozena, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
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Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
This is a far-reaching executive order billed as rooting out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives undertaken by the Biden administration.
—Joseph Lawler, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025
Construction of a new fire hall is not planned at this time, but renovations to the public service storage building may be undertaken in 2025.
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to undertake a comprehensive review of federal agency spending gives it an opportunity to make that happen.
—John C. Mozena, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
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All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print. Find more Picture Prompts here.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Smith said none of the current trustees will be accepting health benefits, which is consistent with all other cemetery districts in San Diego County.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to public filings with the UK’s corporate register, Runge, a German citizen, assumed the role at the end of last month after departing Interview Magazine.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Musk reinstated Trump's account on X after the billionaire assumed control of the platform in November 2022.—
Axios,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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Throughout his career, the Chiefs have relied on him for first downs and touchdowns, forcing him to shoulder more responsibility.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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There aren’t too many available who bring with them a wealth of winning mentality from 15 years of shouldering the expectations of playing for Madrid and picking up 25 trophies in the process.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Undertake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertake. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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