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Meanings of take the initiative in English

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Usage of take the initiative in English
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Many fruit growers had been forced to take the initiative, he said.
Radio NZ
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They do not think the residents can take the initiative, he said.
Reuters
3
He was not a man to take the initiative in social matters.
The Grey Lady
4
I had no idea that he wanted me to take the initiative.
The 5 love languages: the secret to love that lasts
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Yet not a State would take the initiative in reforming the constitution.
Formation of the Union, 1750-1829
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The referee, Sergei Karasev, handed Iceland the chance to take the initiative.
The Guardian
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They looked to her to take the initiative in all their sports.
Phantom Fortune, a Novel
8
The ANC wanted to take the initiative in moulding a transition framework.
The South African
9
She can push us back on the court and take the initiative.
Reuters
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I feel sure she is waiting for you to take the initiative.
Flamsted quarries
11
You will feel happier if you take the initiative or take steps!
The South African
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However, Drogheda levelled four minutes later to take the initiative from the visitors.
The Irish Times
13
The text called for the Government to take the initiative in tackling racism.
The Irish Times
14
They are the kind of countries that can take the initiative..., Cheng said.
Reuters
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He was resolved to let M. Desmalions take the initiative in the conversation.
The Teeth of the Tiger
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If you're already coupled up, it's time to take the initiative.
The South African
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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