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tasks at hand

NOUN
work load
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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

This involves building what they call apostolic "relational" networks and blending them to further the tasks at hand.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2023

“This is her moment,” civic leader Steve Soboroff recently told me, saying Bass’ resume and collaborative sensibility are a perfect fit for the many tasks at hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022

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




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