tasked

Example Sentences

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Wang's visit comes less than two weeks after EU leaders tasked the European Commission with tackling the issue through talks with Beijing -- while simultaneously preparing beefed-up defence measures to protect key sectors.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He did so without Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, whom the president has tasked with leading the trade portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Teams tasked with playing in a more defensive manner often still look to step up the pitch, picking their moments to press.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

A state agency tasked with inspecting theme park rides found no operational issues with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after a 13-year-old climbed out of the Disneyland log flume ride and fell 50 feet over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Hannie is a nurse and has been tasked with the job of escorting us to a specialist children’s home where we’ll be examined.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler