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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DeGette is one of 45 members of the Democratic caucus on the litigation task force, which files legal motions and amicus briefs to support and challenge certain efforts in the courts.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Adam Rodriguez, who joined the cast in season 12 as Luke Alvez, a task force agent, has been married to Grace Gail since May 2, 2016.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Adam Rodriguez, who joined the cast in season 12 as Luke Alvez, a task force agent, has been married to Grace Gail since May 2, 2016.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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