take on

Example Sentences

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You might think this is something that social media companies could take on.

From BBC

Policy uncertainty taking on a bigger role in the eyes of investors doesn’t mean that macroeconomic fundamentals — such as economic growth, business cycle and corporate earnings — no longer matter.

From MarketWatch

First, it generally does not make sense to take on new long-term debt in your 70s if you have sufficient assets to pay cash.

From MarketWatch

While his words were meant to convey spiritual meaning, they have taken on new significance centuries later.

From Science Daily

The demonstrations in Iran took on a different tenor, initially spearheaded by conservative bazaar workers disgruntled at the collapse in Iran’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal