tasks at hand
Example Sentences
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And we triumph over the chaos by staying present, flexible and focused on the tasks at hand, whatever they may be.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
What’s more, companies are realizing that they have no choice but to use these small language models, because they are more affordable, and in some cases better suited to the tasks at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
How can we balance her desire for self-expression, advocacy and activism, and also stay focused on the tasks at hand, as well as maintain professional boundaries and a positive working environment for all?
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
There is a movement among employers to shift to “skills-based hiring” that focuses less on degrees and more on the applicant’s ability to perform the tasks at hand, LoBianco said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
Passing under the protection of the Yard ’s Great Gate allowed workers a small smile of relief and permission to apply their minds and bodies to the tasks at hand.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
