Example Sentences

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Embarking on a documentary about one of the most polarising and contested issues of our age was always going to be challenging.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

Embarking upon a grand journey from the 1700s through today, Thomas presented a smattering of comparable laws from the past to demonstrate this “historical rule.”

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2024

Embarking on his latest tour in March, the musician sweetly recognized LaPaglia on Instagram days after the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024

Embarking on his 25th season as an NBA head coach, Rivers alternated between arms folded, hands on his knees and hands on hips in moving up and down the sideline.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Embarking on the seventh, we hauled sail and filled away from Krete on a fresh north wind effortlessly, as boats will glide down stream.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer