Example Sentences

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But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

County is embarking on a national search for an executive director to lead a team with one objective: closing Men’s Central Jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Earlier this year, Janmohamed said in a LinkedIn post that he’s moving to a venture-partner role at Lightspeed and embarking on building “a new, early-stage venture firm.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But until today, their embarking on a journey to the ancient lands hadn’t seemed real.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan