How to Use the task at hand in a Sentence

the task at hand

noun phrase

• The host Bayhawks were stunned but able to stay focused on the task at hand.
  — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2024
• After Coit fouled out with 6:07 to play, Gray and the rest of the Doves did well to complete the task at hand.
  — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2024
• Quickly, Lovullo’s mind turned back to the task at hand.
  — The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2023
• The hope is that seeing the success the team can have when focused on the task at hand will pay off.
  — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
• What the Crimson Tide doesn’t have, at least at the moment, is confidence in the task at hand.
  — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
• For his part, Riordan tries to stay focused on the task at hand.
  — Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
• Kids who want to chase down eggs—whether hidden on the ground or dropped from a chopper—should come dressed for the task at hand.
  — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2024
• By putting on the headset, employees have no choice but to stay focused on the task at hand.
  — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
• Despite the buzz, Staley said her team is focusing on the task at hand.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 31 Mar. 2023
• But sometimes they get distracted from the task at hand.
  — Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024
• Jones, on the other hand, was fully committed to the task at hand this morning.
  — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
• With these headphones, students can cancel out any noise and focus on the task at hand.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
• Egg-laying turtles are said to be in a trance while concentrating on the task at hand.
  — Nina Burleigh, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
• Wing Jalen Johnson contributed 13 rebounds of his own and Green looked a little worn for the task at hand.
  — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2024
• Perhaps sensing the immensity of the task at hand, the three Kneecap-ers even went sober for two months in 2023 ahead of the start of production.
  — Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
• But higher wages also help workers focus on the task at hand.
  — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 6 June 2023
• Smith also understood the enormity of the task at hand.
  — Marcus Crowder -, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
• Palmer noted Stroud’s ability to focus on the task at hand and mute the outside chatter.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023
• Tate is a large Black man whose focus is working hard every day and mastering the task at hand.
  — Lee Roop | [e-mail], al, 18 July 2023
• Richardson’s attention has been focused on the task at hand.
  — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2023
• The chefs, the cooks, the waiters all concentrate on the task at hand, often in silence, and their absorption passes on to us.
  — David Denby, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
• She gets distracted by the conversation and doesn’t focus on the task at hand.
  — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 1 July 2023
• Keep it light, offer a straightforward answer, and return your focus to the task at hand.
  — Tiffany R. Jansen, Parents, 24 May 2024
• Effectiveness: Consider the task at hand and choose the most effective tool for the job.
  — Rob McDonald, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
• For me, cooking is a way to completely disconnect from work and stress and fully engage your mind and body on the task at hand.
  — Harrison Pierce, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2023
• Clothes that don't fit right, offer support, or wick sweat can completely pull your focus away from the task at hand.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 12 Apr. 2023
• According to Aarons-Mele, good stress can help activate our body and brain and give us energy to complete the task at hand.
  — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2023
• When a user is using a headset, their entire field of vision is dedicated to the task at hand.
  — Alex Kreger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
• As more people began participating in the group, more of them also seemed to take ownership of the task at hand.
  — Sarah Viren, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
• Focusing solely on the task at hand can be a useful tactic for individuals, too.
  — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2024