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Hire, lets assume (4,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

take on

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This might be a double definition.

'hire lets' is the first definition.
'take on' can be an answer for 'hire' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'lets' bit.

'assume' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for take on that I've seen before include "Engage employee or assume responsibility" , "Assume responsibility or employ" , "Employ or agree to compete against" , "Assume a responsibility or hire employee" , "Accept as a challenge" .)

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