taking on
Example Sentences
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Regulators and analysts say some insurers are taking on new, offshore risks as part of the boom in pension deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"It could also reflect a further change in ritual practice, with an animal taking on the role of a psychopomp, a symbolic helper in the journey to the afterlife," added Molinero Polo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
The stars taking on the roles of seven characters in the new movie were unveiled at Disney's D23 fan event in the US on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Your emergency fund has already done exactly what it was supposed to do: You used it to absorb a series of significant, unexpected expenses without selling investments or taking on debt.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Instead, Japan became even more determined to conquer new territory, new sources of raw materials—even if this meant taking on the United States.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
