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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
When this Ukrainian soldier joined the company, the documentary took on a life of its own.
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Martin Dale, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
After proving his action-movie chops in box-office juggernaut Top Gun: Maverick, the Texan took on 2024 with a one-two-three punch.
—EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
During his Sunday interview, Murphy said Democrats should have emphasized the administration’s efforts to take on corporate power.
—Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
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Martin Dale, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
After proving his action-movie chops in box-office juggernaut Top Gun: Maverick, the Texan took on 2024 with a one-two-three punch.
—EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
During his Sunday interview, Murphy said Democrats should have emphasized the administration’s efforts to take on corporate power.
—Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hilton has gone to the White House to advocate for child welfare, meeting with policy staff in May 2022.Isabella Murray, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The business currently employs 85 staff, but Reddy expects that number to hit 120 by the end of 2025.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hill did learn to type but to this day employs just two fingers to get the job done.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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While some of them yearned to turn back the clock, most men’s rights activists wanted to advance a new gender order—one that borrowed selectively from the burgeoning second-wave women’s liberation movement.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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This documentary borrows its name from the former West African kingdom of Dahomey, founded in the 17th century by King Houegbadja.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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His return to Trump's team underscores the former president's willingness to reinstate loyalists who have faced legal repercussions, signaling a potential continuation of contentious political battles in his second term.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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As for Secret Level, Watts was hired to come up with the original story for the Armored Core episode.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Michael Lombardi, a confidant who had previously worked alongside Belichick on the Cleveland Browns and the Patriots, has already been hired as U.N.C.’s general manager, and there is talk of Belichick bringing his son Steve with him.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that optimistic individuals are more likely to adopt healthy behaviors, manage stress effectively, get sick less often, heal more quickly from illness, and even enjoy stronger immune systems.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many small businesses are hesitant to adopt new technology because of high prices, training requirements, and an underlying fear of modernization.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The current recall involves smaller travel mugs whose lid threads can shrink when encountering heat and torque, potentially causing the lid to detach while consumers are using the mugs.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the holidays themselves, which fall midweek, travelers will encounter minimal congestion.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Later, he was recruited by Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, taking the role of chef de cuisine for one of their fast-casual restaurant concepts.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the past year, these criminal groups allegedly smuggled a tonne of gold while recruiting couriers on commercial flights.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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