as in beginning
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
he's eager to finish college and to embark upon a career in teaching
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While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
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With the hot stretch just beginning, officials continue to emphasize one message for anyone spending time indoors or outside.
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Flexjet has become the official private aviation supplier for Formula 1 in a new multi-year agreement, commencing with the British Grand Prix.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.
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For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
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The main level features a large great room framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors opening directly to the terrace and lake.
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Months after opening a $267 million replacement next door, Miami-Dade has struggled to find a buyer for the one built nearly 100 years ago.
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The primary win for Phoenix was getting off Royce O’Neale’s salary.
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Simply a live broadcast of the team getting off the bus at the stadium.
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The Sox didn’t collect a hit until a Miguel Vargas single leading off the fourth inning against Royals starter Michael Wacha, who allowed one run on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk in 7 2/3 innings.
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Misiorowski held the Cubs hitless before Seiya Suzuki homered leading off the fifth inning, and eventually exited after six innings with eight strikeouts, four walks, two hits and one earned run.
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“Embarking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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