set task

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Use a timer to set task deadline alarms.

From Inc • Mar. 8, 2013

He dipped his face and hands in cooling water and, at the table, with squared elbows, addressed himself to a set task.

From The Happy End by Hergesheimer, Joseph

The other performs his set task, but at the same time he is examining into the principles of his engine, or into the conduct of the factory or business.

From The Warriors by Lindsay, Anna Robertson Brown

But--but--she must not be asked yet to give herself to any great mission--any set task of charity or philanthropy.

From The Testing of Diana Mallory by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

At this set task in letter-writing, the cow-puncher had greatly excelled the schoolmarm!

From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen