task force

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Recent Examples of task force Some task force workers conjectured that the ease of use and convenience of a prepackaged device might prompt more folks to test their drugs, especially those who are younger. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 Beyond his work at his small legal firm in New York City, Brasch has served in myriad leadership roles in White Plains’ government, including on its planning board, school board budget advisory committee, youth bureau and a transportation task force. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026 The city convened a task force that included Turner and other industry voices to help develop the regulations. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 An energy task force led by Vice-President Dick Cheney, who had previously been the chief executive of the oil-services company Halliburton, issued a report that recommended more investments in renewables, energy-saving technology, and fossil fuels. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for task force
Recent Examples of Synonyms for task force
Noun
  • State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The white officers in the 24 companies overseeing the volunteer platoons were also initially skeptical.
    Time, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Some of their biggest needs include filling two outfield vacancies, upgrading the bullpen, finding a platoon option at third base and first base, and getting at least one more starting pitcher.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.
    Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Some wonky orbital math suggests that Jupiter’s gravitational influence could have condensed rubble from the breakup into such a grouping.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In the fall, Hempstead recommends hiking just beyond Chester Lake to Elephant Rocks, a grouping of huge limestone boulders surrounded by coniferous trees called larches, whose soft needles turn buttery yellow in late September.
    Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Among the attendees, Teyana Taylor, Meghann Fahy and more led a brigade of designer looks from off the runway and more.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The brigade, which was created in 2004 and specializes in crime impacting individuals, made a wave of arrests in December 2024 and February 2025.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Now, however the cluster of six ±1% moves since the sharp 3% drop on October 10 has materialized.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task%20force. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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