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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
the booming economy witnessed the launch of many small enterprises
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the enterprise shown by the early developers and promoters of personal computers
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
the general viewed the proposed invasion as a military enterprise that offered no easy way out
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Recent Examples of enterprise
The company is also seeing deep traction with large enterprises: 130 customers now generate over $5 million in ARR, and 44 bring in over $10 million.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 June 2025
While the initiative was first unveiled during the Quirino Awards Gala last month, the enterprise can now reveal further details about its fabric, including the Lab dates in November and July 1 as the opening of calls for applications, closing on July 24.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 June 2025
The video is a critical piece of evidence for the prosecution, which has alleged Combs ran a criminal enterprise over two decades that committed such crimes as bribery and obstruction of justice — which relate to the aftermath of the assault at the Intercontinental.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 3 June 2025
What roles will humans play in the autonomous enterprise of the future?
—Adam Bujak, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 June 2025
While the initiative was first unveiled during the Quirino Awards Gala last month, the enterprise can now reveal further details about its fabric, including the Lab dates in November and July 1 as the opening of calls for applications, closing on July 24.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 June 2025
The video is a critical piece of evidence for the prosecution, which has alleged Combs ran a criminal enterprise over two decades that committed such crimes as bribery and obstruction of justice — which relate to the aftermath of the assault at the Intercontinental.
—Janelle Griffith, People.com, 3 June 2025
What roles will humans play in the autonomous enterprise of the future?
—Adam Bujak, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprise
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Directed by Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, And Just Like That) and, crucially, produced by Cooper’s company Unwell, Call Her Alex takes a form so typical of the authorized 21st century celebrity documentary, it’s become a cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Last summer, Tyche Bank said 500,000 euros were being made available for La Perla, as reported, allowing the company to restart operations at its plant in Bologna, Italy.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The extent of the advance is unclear, as are Moscow’s ambitions for the assault.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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How the potential fallout between two of the world's most powerful men could affect U.S. spaceflight ambitions remains to be seen.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Indonesian immigrant, former figure skater and early Facebook investor is America’s first and only billionaire female venture capitalist.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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The firm launched the VanEck AA-BBB CLO ETF (CLOB) last September.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The firm will work alongside both the city and Hagerty Consulting, which Bass tapped as a recovery contractor in early February, according to the mayor’s office.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In March 2024, Galassi formally notified the Italian oversight committee of the buyback initiative.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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That’s why Telefilm is investing heavily in initiatives that connect Canadian creators with global markets, including First Look, which introduces Canadian films in post-production to U.S. sales agents and festival programmers.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Of course, that’s part of the gamble that comes with such a move.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Given the quick turnaround, Buck said Connecticut needed to take a bit of a gamble on which option to choose.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Once near the bases, the roofs of the mobile houses were remotely opened, and the drones deployed to launch their strikes.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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It's tucked in the basement of a house in the residential area of Nishiazabu.—
Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Warner’s move is likely to spur new speculation about potential consolidation in the media sector.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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After months of speculation and rumors, Aaron Rodgers is finally going to be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Enterprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprise. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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