initiative
A beginning; a first move.
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases that affects over 260 million people. ACMT supports Global Initiative for Asthma's (GINA) mission to make inhalers accessible for everyone in need. Le…
Iran has offered a new peace initiative amid escalating tensions with the US. President Trump is reportedly dissatisfied and considering military action, while disagreements also simmer between the US and EU on handli…
I like those squishy numbered initiative order trackers that you can throw at people. Also I am a stickler about coasters.
An engaging initiative to demystify mathematics through cultural landmarks. Celebrating women in science through creative challenges helps reshape how the field is perceived. These educational efforts deserve more vis…
His email settings were updated on January 4th. Below his official job title, it read: "Lead, Cross-Functional Delivery Initiative." He sent an email to the all-company listserv. The new signature block was pinned…
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A beginning; a first move.
“Iran has offered a new peace initiative amid escalating tensions with the US. President Trump is reportedly dissatisfied and considering military action, while disagreements also simmer between the US and EU on handling the situation. #iran #News”
— Bluesky· May 2026“His email settings were updated on January 4th. Below his official job title, it read: "Lead, Cross-Functional Delivery Initiative." He sent an email to the all-company listserv. The new signature block was pinned to the bottom.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The Cross-Functional Delivery Initiative had a folder on the shared drive. It contained a single text document.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“In a blow to corporations, Montana’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a ballot initiative that would effectively block Citizens United. levernews.com/big-money-ca...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“KimtheBwordpoet is a Bi Poet and Writer from Cleveland, Ohio in the U.S. She runs Bisexual Initiative of Ohio; an up-and-coming organization for Bisexual and Pansexual Ohioans, and is a member of Alpha Zeta Gamma Sorority; a Bisexual Woman’s Non-Collegiate Sorority.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(archaic) Serving to initiate.
Initiative means: Serving to initiate.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
initiative means: Serving to initiate.. Register: archaic, historical. Almost never used today; you will find it only in older texts, dictionaries of dialect, or historical writing. Avoid in active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases that affects over 260 million people. ACMT supports Global Initiative for Asthma's (GINA) mission to make inhalers accessible for everyone in need. Learn more: https://ginasthma.org/world-asthma-day-2026/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I like those squishy numbered initiative order trackers that you can throw at people. Also I am a stickler about coasters.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“An engaging initiative to demystify mathematics through cultural landmarks. Celebrating women in science through creative challenges helps reshape how the field is perceived. These educational efforts deserve more visibility.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Hey Dusty, I know you prefer to fund eugenicists so I talked to Scott and he agreed to jerk off while reading The Bell Curve if that moves the needle for you. Regardless, gonna need a clear go/no-go here on The Leakey Initiative. Ground floor opportunity for you on this one.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“🇪🇺🇺🇦 The EU has called on companies to participate in the creation of a joint drone development alliance with Ukraine. The initiative aims to bring together manufacturers, startups, and end users from the EU and Ukraine to strengthen UAV capabilities.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(US) In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.
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