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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
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Miami Heat for the fourth and final time of the season.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
As for the cast, Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace will take on the starring roles as Morgan and Clara, respectively, and will be joined by Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, Mason Thames and Willa Fitzgerald.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The success of the film hinged not only on Craig's new take on the role, but also on Eva Green as his love interest, Vesper Lynd — the rare Bond girl that really could last.
—EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Miami Heat for the fourth and final time of the season.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
As for the cast, Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace will take on the starring roles as Morgan and Clara, respectively, and will be joined by Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, Mason Thames and Willa Fitzgerald.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The success of the film hinged not only on Craig's new take on the role, but also on Eva Green as his love interest, Vesper Lynd — the rare Bond girl that really could last.
—EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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The Pisces moon meeting Venus and Neptune deepens an emotional connection.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the group’s letter, these businesses account for more than $800 million in annual revenue, employing thousands of people internationally and domestically.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following successful efforts in Indonesia, the Sheba Hope Grows™ program has grown to include a global network of more than 200 reef builders worldwide, some employing different methods catered more specifically to their environment.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Fed’s efforts to tame investor speculation meant fewer consumers were borrowing money, which led to a decrease in economic activity.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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By the late ’90s, Cordova had brought in a stage, borrowed sound equipment from original Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher and started working with local music promoters to host shows.—
Steven Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chandler is 2-4 with the UFC, but outside his 2022 matchup against a fading Tony Ferguson, the 38-year-old has only faced the elite of the division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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As for Booth, he was hired in 2017 as the assistant general manager.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Craig Breslow, Yale-educated and a longtime pro, was newly hired in the job as chief baseball officer, tasked with reversing a multi-year trend to the bottom of the American League East.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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On May 23, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1 as World Seagrass Day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 1996, a group of virtuosos from its heyday adopted the name for themselves and for their Grammy-winning album.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Texas resident encountered the puppy in the desert, where she had been left behind by larger dogs after failing to keep up with them, according to a press release obtained by PEOPLE from Paws of War, which added that the trembling puppy immediately gravitated toward Ríos.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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James Cameron's sequel will see Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) encounter two new Pandoran tribes.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Finding people to send into the quake zone is proving difficult too, amid fears that younger people will be arrested and forcibly recruited into the army.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Peterson is ranked No. 2 in the recruiting Class of 2025 according to ESPN.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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