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    initiatives

    US /ɪ'nɪʃətɪvz/

    ・

    UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪvz/

    B1
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Actions to solve problems
    We've suggested some initiatives for the company to recover from the slump
    n. pl.Noun (plural)New plans or ideas that are meant to fix a problem
    The initiatives presented by the committee were well-accepted by the president

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    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • From community give-back initiatives to innovative products and services, their mission adheres to these three principles: people come first, do the right thing,

      From community give-back initiatives to innovative products and services, their mission adheres to these three principles: people come first, do the right thing,

    • give back initiatives to innovative products and services.

      give back initiatives to innovative products and services.

    B1

    Why going to the cinema is good for you | BBC Ideas

    06:11Why going to the cinema is good for you | BBC Ideas
    • There are also initiatives such as baby and autism-friendly screenings that are helping to make cinema-going accessible to more people.

      There are also initiatives such as baby and autism-friendly screenings that are helping to make cinema-going accessible to more people.

    B1

    Why L.A.’s Trains Can Take 4x Longer Than Driving | WSJ Pro Perfected

    07:56Why L.A.’s Trains Can Take 4x Longer Than Driving | WSJ Pro Perfected
    • Though LA Metro said that violent crime per boarding has fallen 15% from 2023 to 2024 after several initiatives to reduce crime.

      Though LA Metro said that violent crime per boarding has fallen 15% from 2023 to 2024 after several initiatives to reduce crime.

    • Though LA Metro said that violent crime per boarding has fallen 15% from 2023 to 2024 after several initiatives to reduce crime.

      Though LA Metro said that violent crime per boarding has fallen 15% from 2023 to 2024 after several initiatives to reduce crime.

    B1

    ⏩ The Metaverse: 7 Technologies That Will Make It A Reality

    08:06⏩ The Metaverse: 7 Technologies That Will Make It A Reality
    • Eventually, 6G will replace 5G; 6G isn’t a functional technology yet, but several countries have already launched research initiatives.

      Eventually, 6G will replace 5G; 6G isn’t a functional technology yet, but several countries have already launched research initiatives.

    • 6G isn't a functional technology yet, but several countries have already launched research initiatives.

      6G isn't a functional technology yet, but several countries have already launched research initiatives.

    A1

    Describing Cities & Places In English!

    14:58Describing Cities & Places In English!
    • Thriving businesses, green initiatives and a lively art scene are just a few of the reasons why I'm proud to call this green and thriving city my home.

      Thriving businesses, green initiatives and a lively art scene are just a few of the reasons why I'm proud to call this green and thriving city my home.

    • Thriving businesses, green initiatives, and

      Thriving businesses, green initiatives, and

    B1

    Has Trump won his war on Woke? | 100 Days of Trump | BBC News

    12:02Has Trump won his war on Woke? | 100 Days of Trump | BBC News
    • As a 20-year partner of Walmart, none of us got a heads-up that they were even re-evaluating or reconsidering their corporate diversity or equal opportunity initiatives.

      As a 20-year partner of Walmart, none of us got a heads-up that they were even re-evaluating or reconsidering their corporate diversity or equal opportunity initiatives.

    • As a 20-year partner of Walmart, none of us got a heads up that they were even reevaluating or reconsidering their corporate diversity or equal opportunity initiatives.

      As a 20-year partner of Walmart, none of us got a heads up that they were even reevaluating or reconsidering their corporate diversity or equal opportunity initiatives.

    B1

    Cybersecurity training for every job role

    03:09Cybersecurity training for every job role
    • Whether you're working in a small startup or a global enterprise, this framework ensures that your cybersecurity learning initiatives are aligned with industry standards and best practices.

      Whether you're working in a small startup or a global enterprise, this framework ensures that your cybersecurity learning initiatives are aligned with industry standards and best practices.

    • Whether you're working in a small startup or a global enterprise, this framework ensures that your cybersecurity learning initiatives are aligned with industry standards and best practices.

      Whether you're working in a small startup or a global enterprise, this framework ensures that your cybersecurity learning initiatives are aligned with industry standards and best practices.

    B1

    Tragedy of the Commons

    04:52Tragedy of the Commons
    • Regulation can make exploitation not only more costly, tax incomes can also be used to invest in initiatives that help reverse the damage done. 

      Regulation can make exploitation not only more costly, tax incomes can also be used to invest in initiatives that help reverse the damage done. 

    • tax incomes can also be used to invest in initiatives that help reverse the damage done.

      tax incomes can also be used to invest in initiatives that help reverse the damage done.

    B1

    EU-China Summit: What's in it for both sides? | DW News

    12:59EU-China Summit: What's in it for both sides? | DW News
    • Union have been hit with tariffs anywhere from 27 to 45 percent. Beijing opposes the levies and the fact that Chinese companies face restrictions when participating in EU energy initiatives. Meanwhile, Europe is dealing with its own trade challenges, like restrictions on exporting rare earths from China. In general, EU firms feel the playing field is unfair. Two Chinese banks were recently hit with EU sanctions for allegedly cooperating with Russia.

      Union have been hit with tariffs anywhere from 27 to 45 percent. Beijing opposes the levies and the fact that Chinese companies face restrictions when participating in EU energy initiatives. Meanwhile, Europe is dealing with its own trade challenges, like restrictions on exporting rare earths from China. In general, EU firms feel the playing field is unfair. Two Chinese banks were recently hit with EU sanctions for allegedly cooperating with Russia.

    • Beijing opposes the levies and the fact that Chinese companies face restrictions when participating in EU energy initiatives.

      Beijing opposes the levies and the fact that Chinese companies face restrictions when participating in EU energy initiatives.

    B1

    NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift

    28:05NYU's 2022 Commencement Speaker Taylor Swift
    • and you have supported initiatives to protect women and girls from harassment and sexual assault.

      and you have supported initiatives to protect women and girls from harassment and sexual assault.

    • and you have supported initiatives

      and you have supported initiatives

    B1