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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Recent Examples of take on
With Americans spending similar amounts of time—if not longer—watching TV online versus via broadcast, cable, and satellite, The Calm Act would have to take on the web in order to maximize effectiveness.
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Up next The teams wrap up the regular season Sunday when Notre Dame plays host to Louisville and Florida State takes on Duke.
—Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The singer also took on some acting roles, starring in TelevisaUnivision’s Velo de Novia in 2003 and a guest appearance on Amor de Barrio in 2015.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Up next The teams wrap up the regular season Sunday when Notre Dame plays host to Louisville and Florida State takes on Duke.
—Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The singer also took on some acting roles, starring in TelevisaUnivision’s Velo de Novia in 2003 and a guest appearance on Amor de Barrio in 2015.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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Avs looking forward Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland met with local media earlier this week and hinted captain Gabriel Landeskog likely wasn’t coming back before the end of the regular season.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Following Cena’s Elimination Chamber victory — guaranteeing him a title bout against Rhodes at Wrestlemania — the WWE superstars met in the middle of the ring.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Photography: Getty The United States Army is employing a prototype generative artificial intelligence tool to identify references to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) for removal from training materials in line with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.—
Jared Keller,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
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The federal tax collector employs roughly 90,000 workers total across the United States, according to the latest IRS data.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The rest would be covered by borrowing up to an additional $4 trillion, vastly increasing the federal debt.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: This week, WBEZ reported that the mayor has renewed calls for the CPS board to borrow money to pay for those pensions.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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What ordinance says Violators face misdemeanor civil and criminal penalties.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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To apply, Roach recommends mixing a few drops with your daily moisturizer or face sunscreen.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Before the end of 2010, TBS had hired him for a new late-night show, Conan, which ran through 2021.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, most will hire a certified public accountant (CPA) for guidance on minimizing their tax burden.—
Patrick Lonergan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Users started to adopt password manager tools to reduce their cognitive load, but these solutions aren't foolproof, either.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the House adopted a budget resolution that paves the way for implementing the president's agenda on border security, defense and energy priorities, while extending the 2017 tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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New York’s lower courts, where most New Yorkers encounter the legal system, still stand in the way of justice and progress.—
Peter Martin,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Side hustles can encounter problems, and your income may fluctuate.—
Tiffany Grant,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the contracts on the chopping block also helped cover medical services, fund cancer programs, recruit doctors and provide burial services to veterans, according to internal VA documents reported Tuesday by The Washington Post.—
EMILY DAVIES AND HANNAH NATANSON THE WASHINGTON POST,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The management recruits a consultant who also doesn’t know the organization but who purports to have dealt with similar problems in the past.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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