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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Trump recently nominated Mike Selig, chief counsel of the SEC’s crypto task force, to lead the CFTC on a permanent basis.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The San Diego Police Department’s current participation in numerous joint task forces with the federal government, such as those targeting drug dealers and terrorism, would not be affected.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Officials have given conflicting portrayals of the task force's work so far.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The shift in approach is in addition to a new task force, which has primarily focused on drug and gun violations.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The San Diego Police Department’s current participation in numerous joint task forces with the federal government, such as those targeting drug dealers and terrorism, would not be affected.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Officials have given conflicting portrayals of the task force's work so far.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
The shift in approach is in addition to a new task force, which has primarily focused on drug and gun violations.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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