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 is now sealing gaps using the Lightfish USVs, which are equipped with cameras, onboard AI and depth sensors.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
The measure would also create a task force to study impacts.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The task force includes hundreds of federal law enforcement - including immigration enforcement - working in conjunction with local police.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Instead, the city plans to establish a task force to study potential options that would be considered by the City Council, which will have final say.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
The measure would also create a task force to study impacts.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The task force includes hundreds of federal law enforcement - including immigration enforcement - working in conjunction with local police.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Instead, the city plans to establish a task force to study potential options that would be considered by the City Council, which will have final say.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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