undertake
verb (used with object)
to take upon oneself, as a task, performance, etc.; attempt.
was undertaking
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past progressiveof undertake.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust said it was undertaking a "thorough investigation" and it would be "inappropriate to reach conclusions before those enquiries are complete".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
A federal judge refused to decide on the issue while the FDA was undertaking its review.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
On Tuesday, Tod's submitted to a Milan court a list of measures it was undertaking to reinforce its supply chain, including the creation of a platform to better trace supplier activity and expanded audits.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The company said it was undertaking select price increases in addition to winning concessions from vendors and altering its supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
It was not the path that Reggie had once idealized, but it was a clear direction and one he was undertaking with typical, quiet resolve.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
