TAKE ON

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She always takes on her family's emotional burdens as if they were her own. Experienced professionals often take on additional responsibilities to stand out. He always takes on extra household chores during the weekend to keep things tidy. He is taking on too much emotional stress by trying to fix everyone's problems. The department is currently taking on three major international projects at once. She is taking on the organization of the local community clean-up drive. She took on the challenge of rebuilding her self-esteem after the painful breakup. She took on the leadership role after the previous manager unexpectedly resigned. They took on a massive home renovation project entirely by themselves. He was taking on a very defensive attitude whenever relationships were discussed. The company was taking on too many clients when the resource crisis hit. He was taking on the repair of the old bicycle when the rain started. I have taken on a completely new perspective on love since I started therapy. Our team has taken on the challenge of developing a brand-new software. I have taken on the habit of walking five miles every single morning. You will take on a more confident role in your relationships as you heal. The new director will take on the restructuring of the marketing department next month. We will take on the maintenance of the community garden starting next spring. The emotional responsibility was silently taken on by the eldest sibling. The difficult task of delivering the bad news was taken on by the HR manager. The task of cooking dinner for twenty guests was bravely taken on by my sister. If you talk about your fears, you will not take on unnecessary anxiety. If we coordinate properly, we will take on the new accounts without any delays. If you clear your schedule, you will take on a new hobby with much more focus. If she had established clear boundaries, she might not have taken on his grief. If they had received more funding, they might have taken on the expansion sooner. If he had known how difficult it was, he might not have taken on the repairs. Neither of them wanted to take on the blame for the sudden end of the friendship. Neither the director nor the board wanted to take on the risk of that investment. Neither my brother nor I wanted to take on the job of painting the garage. He might take on a more open attitude if he learns to trust people again. The agency might take on the campaign if the budget aligns with their terms. She might take on the planning of the family reunion if she has time. You must not take on the guilt for a situation that you did not create. Employees must not take on extra workload without consulting their team supervisor. You must take on proper safety measures before attempting to fix the roof. She should not have taken on his emotional instability at the cost of her own peace. The project team should have taken on fewer tasks before the tight deadline. He should have taken on a simpler task instead of trying to fix the plumbing alone. He told me that he would never take on the commitment of a serious relationship. The CEO announced that the company would take on a new strategic framework. She mentioned that the family would take on the care of their neighbor's pets. The therapist who helped her take on her deep-seated fears was incredibly patient. The leader who takes on professional adversity with grace earns lasting respect. The routine that helped her take on a healthier lifestyle involved daily outdoor walks. Taking on someone else's emotional pain requires strict personal boundaries. Taking on a highly complex project requires thorough research and risk assessment. Taking on the responsibility of a rescued animal completely changes your daily routine.

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