Example Sentences

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Every night, he reads murder mysteries to them, a ritual he undertakes primarily for his own pleasure.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Then last week, the DOJ said it was closing the investigation as the Fed’s inspector general undertakes an inquiry into the renovations — though the Justice Department left open the possibility of restarting its probe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The event gave Athleta the chance to tangibly re-establish its brand identity as it undertakes what Chief Marketing Officer Erika Everett calls a reinvigoration journey, following a period of declining sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

One of the world's most popular content creators has been attracting huge crowds, mostly his young fans, as he undertakes a 20-nation tour of Africa, a continent he says is "full of surprises".

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

If Miss Taylor undertakes to wrap Miss Emma up, you need not have any fears, sir.’

From "Emma" by Jane Austen