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to embark upon
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to
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embark
,
upon
.
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embark
verb
embarked, has embarked, is embarking, embarks
embarcar
;
embarcarse
Example sentences of
embark
verb
•
The troops are waiting to
embark
.
•
Millions of Europeans
embarked
for America in the late 19th century.
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upon
preposition
en, sobre
Example sentences of
upon
preposition
•
He carefully placed the vase
upon
the table.
•
They built their city
upon
a cliff overlooking the sea.
•
She was seated
upon
a throne.
•
an assault
upon
traditional values
•
She was admitted to his office immediately
upon
her arrival.
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•
That kind of behavior is frowned
upon
.
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