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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Recent Examples of take on
That matters for people who cannot afford to pause their income or take on debt.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
But over the years, Baer’s organization took on cultlike qualities, according to interviews with 10 former members and their relatives.
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Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
The idea of taking on the expense and maintenance of a permanent pool simply doesn't appeal to the couple.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
But per his LinkedIn profile and reporting by Bloomberg in May, Bjelde simultaneously took on HR and operations leadership at both xAI and X in November 2025.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
But over the years, Baer’s organization took on cultlike qualities, according to interviews with 10 former members and their relatives.
—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
The idea of taking on the expense and maintenance of a permanent pool simply doesn't appeal to the couple.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
But per his LinkedIn profile and reporting by Bloomberg in May, Bjelde simultaneously took on HR and operations leadership at both xAI and X in November 2025.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take on
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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But that was little comfort to tech investors, who are concerned that short-term inflation will increase the debt burden of mega-cap companies that have borrowed large amounts of money to fund their artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Between 2008 and 2020, the after-tax cost of borrowing for many large companies hovered at or below inflation—making debt, in real terms, effectively free.
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Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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The board also adopted a four-year strategic plan with academic targets and measures of college, career and social-emotional readiness.
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The Sacramento County Office of Education is expected to review and approve the budget before the state adopts its final budget in July.
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An activity that may seem leisurely, such as swimming in a river, could end up more dangerous if someone encounters an unexpected rip current.
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One common problem growers encounter is the wilting of plants and foliage.
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Then how come others keep recruiting them?
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However, some remained in the jungle and recruited more fighters to form a new generation of rebel groups.
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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