task force
noun
: a temporary grouping under one leader for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective
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They appointed a task force to review the situation.
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After a task force was formed that year to investigate the rapes, Vilchez Lazo was arrested in July 2018 at his home in San Mateo County.
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The order signed designated that the task force look into fraud allegations across the country.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The United Nations has taken a welcome step by announcing a task force to address maritime trade disruption, with a particular focus on fertilizer shipments.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The task force, consisting of county detectives and FBI agents, is separate from the initial homicide squad assigned to the case.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The order signed designated that the task force look into fraud allegations across the country.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The United Nations has taken a welcome step by announcing a task force to address maritime trade disruption, with a particular focus on fertilizer shipments.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
The task force, consisting of county detectives and FBI agents, is separate from the initial homicide squad assigned to the case.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for task force
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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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