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initiative

[ih-nish-uh-tiv, ih-nish-ee-uh-] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə tɪv, ɪˈnɪʃ i ə- /


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In New York and New Jersey, its investments were allocated to the construction of mini soccer fields, while in Houston, the funding was used to support a green corridor initiative.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The initiative is part of a wider service set up by North Northamptonshire Council, which hosts events across Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“We can talk about reimagined workflows, but that’s an implementation transformation initiative that doesn’t just happen overnight,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They are expecting more than half of that amount will be reimbursed by Los Angeles County, which provides social services for the initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Haven Miller is one of the scientists who runs the initiative.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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