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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
But the connection doesn’t stop there; in 1996, when the Broadway show was revived, Parker took on the role of Princess Winnifred — Burnett’s role.
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
But what started as economic anger has quickly taken on broader political meaning.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Entrants were required to hail from Colorado, but eligibility was expanded to include neighboring states by 1909, the same year the Stock Show took on its current name.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
From 2014, Google’s AlphaGo allowed human players to take on an AI-powered competitor.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
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When the Huskies lined up for a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Ben Barten’s outstretched hand met the ball, sending it skittering across the slick turf.—
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The following three entries on the international top 5 liberally employ animation in their respective mise-en-scènes, but wouldn't qualify at the Golden Globes in the Best Animated Film category.—
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If available, employ your fog lights.—
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Think of it like borrowing money from your pain-in-the-butt relative who will always want something back in return.—
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The new federal loan limits, which are enshrined in the GOP legislation signed by Trump on July 4, cap the amount professional degree students can borrow at $50,000 a year, up to a maximum of $200,000 — well below the average cost of a four-year medical school education.—
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.—
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Chicago is facing a dangerous lake-effect snow event early Monday morning.—
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The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
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What happened at 1000 Corporate Drive was mostly the latter, facilitated by Indian companies that US medical insurers hired to manage patients’ electronic records.—
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Resolutions are adopted at the organization’s annual convention each year.—
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Days later, Reagan and his then-wife, Oscar-winning Jane Wyman, adopted him.—
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The most recent third season transported viewers to Thailand, where glamorous guests (played by Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood among many others) encountered enlightenment, spirituality and death.—
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Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, who hopes to return home to his wife (Anne Hathaway) after the Trojan War, but (famously), encounters a few obstacles.—
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Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu is another name worth tracking, considering new Irish defensive line coach Charlie Partridge recruited him into the Panthers program before taking a job with the Indianapolis Colts.—
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.—
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“Take on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20on. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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