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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Guterres launched a reform task force last year, known as UN80, which seeks to cut costs and improve efficiency.
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The bill was amended in the appropriations committee to state that both counties would be added to the task force July 1, 2027.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The New York City Council is establishing an antisemitism task force, beating Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the punch, in the wake of what appears to be the city's latest act of Jewish hate.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The task force also recommended expanding Cal Fire’s authority to suspend fireworks licenses for up to 90 days, instead of the current 30-day limit.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The bill was amended in the appropriations committee to state that both counties would be added to the task force July 1, 2027.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
The New York City Council is establishing an antisemitism task force, beating Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the punch, in the wake of what appears to be the city's latest act of Jewish hate.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The task force also recommended expanding Cal Fire’s authority to suspend fireworks licenses for up to 90 days, instead of the current 30-day limit.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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