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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
The Innocence Project of Tennessee took on Minton’s case, and a judge vacated his conviction after a Dec. 10 hearing in which experts contested the legitimacy of Minton’s confession and the woman’s identification of him.
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Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Palisades will also be taking on Birmingham in a wrestling match for boys and girls at Birmingham at 3 p.m.
St. Francis also had families who lost homes in the Eaton fire.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
This is a highly focused take on the design, with blued hands and a subtle mix of finishes that define the subdials.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
These inner struggles have taken on a whole new meaning since last year.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Palisades will also be taking on Birmingham in a wrestling match for boys and girls at Birmingham at 3 p.m.
St. Francis also had families who lost homes in the Eaton fire.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
This is a highly focused take on the design, with blued hands and a subtle mix of finishes that define the subdials.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
These inner struggles have taken on a whole new meaning since last year.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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In among all these itinerant jobs, Robert meets Gladys (Felicity Jones), a young woman who sings in the church choir and becomes the incandescent center of his life.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rather than adapting existing algorithms, Metal Minds creates solutions from scratch that reflect the physical and chemical processes occurring during steelmaking as accurately as possible while tailoring these solutions to meet clients’ specific needs.—
Svetlana Khachiyan,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the carefully orchestrated spatial plan enriches the home architecturally, Lee employed a layered, relaxed approach that adapts to how the clients want to live and function in their new surroundings.—
Troy J. McMullen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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But Ross employs his method to create a depth of subjectivity that matches Whitehead’s language, and an intense physicality that surpasses the familiar tropes of cinematic representation.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Guests who lost their homes borrowed suits and shoes for the couple’s wedding.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These include lending, borrowing, and yield generation, to name a few.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That kind of efficiency would have made Richards an ideal fit for a Knicks team facing a complicated and fragile center rotation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Boulder is a hub for innovative technology companies, home to the state's flagship university and a microcosm of challenges facing the state.—
John Frank,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Around 58% of hiring managers said recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce, according to a December survey from Intelligent, an online magazine focused on higher education.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Detailed policy and hiring programs had been negotiated and assembled.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Retailers are adopting these platforms to simulate disruptive scenarios such as weather or labor shortages, allowing for quick network adjustments and long-term strategic planning.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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If adopted, the legislative changes — pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton — would render DeSantis virtually powerless over immigration enforcement in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Things get hairy when Patel’s Darcy encounters a mysterious young rabbit trapper in the woods.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the first time, truckers and tourists alike could drive the entire 110 miles from Miami to Fort Pierce without encountering a traffic light, shaving at least 90 minutes and more than 100 signals off the same trip along U.S. Highway 1.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Most recently, in the wake of the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley came under attack for her focus on DEI efforts in the department including recruiting a more diverse force.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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To solve the murder, Wolff must recruit the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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