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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in borrows
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 takes on
In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney+) Lunella Lafayette (voiced by Diamond White), a genius teen and protector of her New York City neighborhood, takes on the challenges of superhero life alongside her massive partner, Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The 11-year-old takes on five rivals in the $50,000 stakes, the first of four races on the card.
—Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Ed Cripps, a former development chief at The Crown producer Left Bank, joins as Development Producer while Will Mortimer takes on the role of Theatre and TV Executive.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Denmark’s national soccer team takes on North Macedonia in Copenhagen on Thursday, aiming to move within one game of qualification for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On March 7, Dagenham takes on Dorking Wanderers, who sit in first place in the National League South.
—Ryan Brennan
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Indulge in signature relaxation treatments at the spa and discover elevated takes on classic Southern dishes at Trade Root, the on-site restaurant.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney+) Lunella Lafayette (voiced by Diamond White), a genius teen and protector of her New York City neighborhood, takes on the challenges of superhero life alongside her massive partner, Devil Dinosaur (Fred Tatasciore).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
The 11-year-old takes on five rivals in the $50,000 stakes, the first of four races on the card.
—Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Ed Cripps, a former development chief at The Crown producer Left Bank, joins as Development Producer while Will Mortimer takes on the role of Theatre and TV Executive.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Denmark’s national soccer team takes on North Macedonia in Copenhagen on Thursday, aiming to move within one game of qualification for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The editorial board has offered tone-deaf takes on the Iran war detached from its grotesque, senseless reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On March 7, Dagenham takes on Dorking Wanderers, who sit in first place in the National League South.
—Ryan Brennan
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes on
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Jenkinson, who faces two counts, is accused of threatening Andrew on Wednesday and another man on Tuesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Japan Airlines employs thousands of ground crew workers, highlighting the scale of the challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The humanoid display also borrows durability and efficiency features from the company’s automotive OLED technology.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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What the Forward Edge Means The phrase borrows from military doctrine, where the forward edge marks the line where engagement is most intense.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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People dispense advice to our heroine of the kind that one encounters in stories properly poised on the cusp of life.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Given the complaint’s estimate that Temu is responsible for over 10,000 spam emails to Californians each year, the company encounters considerable potential liability in a state that is a primary battleground for digital privacy rights.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Her duties include recruiting, a new hires diversity panel and a fentanyl awareness campaign.—
Jon Regardie,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Rodríguez’s rise to interim leadership has signaled continuity in key areas of state control, even as her government adopts a more pragmatic tone toward the United States.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Experts warn that similar risks have emerged across Africa as the continent adopts more renewable energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Loosely based on the nonfiction book You and I—The Illness Suddenly Gets Worse by Makiko Miyano and Maho Isono, the story follows the French director of a nursing home who attempts to introduce a more humane care technique and meets a terminally ill Japanese playwright.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Accessibility Although there are areas where design overrules function, the majority of the resort meets ADA standards with ramps and wheelchair-friendly pathways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But on the side, Luthen recruits folks like Cassian Andor as key cog in a spy network and works against the Empire in a growing rebellion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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