to-do list
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of to-do list
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Barron’s in January drew up a to-do list for Disney’s new CEO, outlining four top priorities: accelerating streaming growth, pumping out more box-office hits, sorting out ESPN, and building on theme-park success.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
On Spero’s social media to-do list: a “slop hunter of the week leaderboard.”
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Next on Bellamy's to-do list is preparation for the Nations League, with Wales beginning their top-flight campaign in September, before Euro 2028 qualifying next year.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The government’s national resilience campaign, launched by Lai in 2024, is an evolving project with a long to-do list.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The wardrobe mistress was soon satisfied and left her to carry on unsupervised, for the performance would begin in less than an hour and she had a long to-do list to attend to.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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