taking on
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Americans are taking on record levels of debt to fund their lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“People are frustrated. I get it, and that’s why I’ve worked so intensely on taking on the industry through my time in the Legislature,” Allen said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
If you can solve the problem for, say, $20,000 or $30,000, that could be a much simpler solution than selling a home with $400,000 in equity or taking on the responsibilities of being a landlord.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Ever the humanist, fascinated by ordinary people taking on otherwise herculean tasks to the point of obsession, Herzog resolved decades ago to make a film inspired by the sisters.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
He found he wanted, desperately, to protect her; to protect the girl who was taking on all of time.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
