embark

1
as in to launch

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2
as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (Netflix documentary) Rescued from poachers, an endangered baby pangolin embarks on a journey back to the wild with help from a devoted human guardian in this documentary. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 Apr. 2025 Gaga, who played double duty as the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live last month, will soon embark on a world tour in support of Mayhem, which was released on March 7. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The film chronicles eight days in the tumultuous life of Jack (Schnabel), a beleaguered fitness trainer in Los Angeles who embarks on a manic journey to achieve his version of the American Dream. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025 Shwe will perform at Stagecoach on April 25 before embarking on summer dates throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Abigail Lee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embark

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“Embark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embark. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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