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 investigation was conducted by the Kane County Child Exploitation Unit, a task force created by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and Kane County Sheriff’s Office in 2022, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump in May named Giuliani's son, former New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani, to lead the president's task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the United States prepares to host the international event next year.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The department has launched task forces to address takeovers on the city's north and south sides, the spokesperson said.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After taking the unsuspecting gang members by surprise, police and task force members then engaged in a firefight, said the police source.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Trump in May named Giuliani's son, former New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani, to lead the president's task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the United States prepares to host the international event next year.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The department has launched task forces to address takeovers on the city's north and south sides, the spokesperson said.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
After taking the unsuspecting gang members by surprise, police and task force members then engaged in a firefight, said the police source.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/task%20force. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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