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as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
decided to take her on as store manager
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
recently arrived immigrants who are eager to take on the language and culture of their adopted homeland
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Meanwhile, as announced ;ast month, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy are set to take on this year’s Emmys, which take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, live on ABC (and air the next day on Hulu).
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
The full moon in September is the second supermoon in a row, writes NASA, as well as a partial lunar eclipse, meaning the moon will likely take on a reddish, or orange-like hue.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024
The rest of the week is now set as well, with the show’s correspondents taking on hosting duties from Monday to Wednesday and a guest lineup in place.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
Jarosz Architects handled the exterior architecture, while Light On White, took on the interior architecture and interior design.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
The full moon in September is the second supermoon in a row, writes NASA, as well as a partial lunar eclipse, meaning the moon will likely take on a reddish, or orange-like hue.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024
The rest of the week is now set as well, with the show’s correspondents taking on hosting duties from Monday to Wednesday and a guest lineup in place.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024
Jarosz Architects handled the exterior architecture, while Light On White, took on the interior architecture and interior design.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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