task force

noun

: a temporary grouping under one leader for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective

Examples of task force in a Sentence

They appointed a task force to review the situation.
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The task force has been spearheaded by billionaire Musk in Trump's second term in the Oval Office. Anna Commander gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 The task force is leading his initiative to shrink the size of the federal government. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 May 2025 The same task force has also similarly singled out UCLA, USC and UC Berkeley. Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 The task force — which investigates narcotics activity in Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon and Glastonbury — was assisted by the Vernon Police Department’s Detective Division and the DEA Task Force. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for task force

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of task force was in 1941

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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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