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Meanings of own initiative in English

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Usage of own initiative in English
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It sounds cooler if I say I acted on my own initiative.
Ghost Story
2
The bride of good family need do nothing on her own initiative.
Etiquette
3
One day British hounds took up the scent on their own initiative.
American Adventures: A Second Trip 'Abroad at home'
4
We said the child seeks experience,-butnot only on his own initiative.
The Foundations of Personality
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There was only one thing to do-goahead on his own initiative.
Every Man for Himself
6
Jensen would never dare to come in here on his own initiative.
Hidden Gold
7
Young people say police will also act on their own initiative.
The Guardian
8
He not only obeys orders, he also takes his own initiative when necessary.
The girl who played with fire
9
At the end of an hour they of their own initiative greeted us.
The Land of Footprints
10
And only about half of those got the tests on their own initiative.
Reuters
11
Nevertheless he had gone ahead with it on his own initiative.
Every Man for Himself
12
Hardly limited to a few people acting on their own initiative.
The Irish Times
13
Every editor daily receives many manuscripts submitted by writers on their own initiative.
How To Write Special Feature Articles / A Handbook for Reporters...
14
He is a faithful fellow, and acted on his own initiative.
The Light That Lures
15
Those who come together will do so on their own initiative and responsibility.
Ireland Since Parnell
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Wise acted on his own initiative from information received elsewhere, is that it?
The Hilltop Boys on the River
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