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 aim of the task force is to dismantle drug cartels, foreign terrorist organizations, and criminal networks responsible for crimes like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and money laundering.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
The Essex County prosecutor's office said the homicide task force is working around the clock to capture the person, or people, responsible.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
The Palmyra Public Safety Department applied to the task force model program in September.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Last month, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, South Korea and Cambodia agreed to set up a dedicated task force to pursue traffickers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025
The Essex County prosecutor's office said the homicide task force is working around the clock to capture the person, or people, responsible.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
The Palmyra Public Safety Department applied to the task force model program in September.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Last month, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, South Korea and Cambodia agreed to set up a dedicated task force to pursue traffickers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
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 20 Nov. 2025.
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