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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
Dumont is being replaced by Kim Boyd, who takes on a slightly different job than Dumont as President of Licensing and Entertainment for Hasbro.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Hasbro sold its Entertainment One (eOne) division to Lionsgate for $500 million and Dumont took on his new title.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And, when the Nebraska Huskers' women's team took on the Omaha Mavericks in 2023, more than 92,000 fans were in attendance, the largest-ever crowd for a women's sports event.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Top models and Burch favorites Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser walked the runway for the show, which had a softness to it with sheer takes on polka dots and florals, gorgeous bead work and swishy, ladylike skirts.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Hasbro sold its Entertainment One (eOne) division to Lionsgate for $500 million and Dumont took on his new title.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And, when the Nebraska Huskers' women's team took on the Omaha Mavericks in 2023, more than 92,000 fans were in attendance, the largest-ever crowd for a women's sports event.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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An anime about a teenager avenging the deaths of his family at the hands of hordes of carnivorous demons wouldn’t usually be the sort of film which would be met with unanimous praise from critics.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The workers could be employed only by King and only for up to 10 months at a time.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using a single bulky lens, the camera employs a thin mask embedded with dozens of tiny lenslets, each capturing a unique perspective of the same object.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Debt mismanagement – overextending yourself by borrowing too much money and high repayment terms.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of the main challenges facing the economy is the strained relationship between Beijing and Washington as disputes over technology and geopolitics mount.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Executives and entrepreneurs have been for some time finding that other states offer better opportunities (but government managers in California have been hiring, which does more harm to the private sector more than good).—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The twins had always known they had been adopted in Chile, but had no recollection of their mother.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Purcell, assistant professor in the department of entomology at the University of California, Riverside, has encountered Iberian harvester ants while studying other ant species in Italy.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Once released, many encounter stigma from employers, landlords, and even their communities, which fosters rejection and shame.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the state is working ahead to recruit more teachers as more families enroll in the program.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Officials said colleges should use their own resources to recruit high school students from underrepresented backgrounds, rather than relying on federal funding to do so.—
Silas Allen
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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