Sentence examples for took on a task from inspiring English sources

The agency took on a task described in its documents as "overseas interrogations".

You took on a task unbeknown to you, from performing as a professional violinist to running a political office and campaigns.

But, he noted, whenever Steele took on a task "he was like a terrier with a bone — when something needs investigating, he applies the most intense intellect I've ever seen".

That result, although it was followed by defeat in Croatia, at least relieved some of the pressure that had been building since Coleman took on a task that was not only difficult from a footballing viewpoint but emotionally as well.

And he has taken on a task so difficult that merely averting disaster may be the only triumph.

In addressing these questions, Signs and Machines takes on a task that is today more urgent than ever.

As composer, teacher, administrator and record producer, he has taken on a task that would have given Sisyphus pause for thought.

Now the younger generation, for whom the Gorbachev years are but a childhood memory, has taken on a task greater than merely explaining to Mr. Putin that it is not his alone to decide when he goes.

When a friend or family members take on a task, a simple stoplight system notes which tasks are up for grabs, which have been claimed, and which have been completed.

Once you take on a task, you have to finish it.

And God above all help me; I've taken on a task that well may break my bones.