task force
noun
: a temporary grouping under one leader for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective
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They appointed a task force to review the situation.
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An alleged online buying flurry of more than 110 gun parts in a year by 67-year-old Chou tipped off a multi-agency task force, according to authorities.
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Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force still meets virtually most weeks, said Krist, who is no longer a part of the panel.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force aims to confiscate firearms from criminals, mentally ill individuals and suicidal individuals.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The incident report, which is included in the letter, states that the ICE agent was part of a joint task force with the sheriff’s office.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force still meets virtually most weeks, said Krist, who is no longer a part of the panel.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
The task force aims to confiscate firearms from criminals, mentally ill individuals and suicidal individuals.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The incident report, which is included in the letter, states that the ICE agent was part of a joint task force with the sheriff’s office.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for task force
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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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