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be taken

VERB
die
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drown expire perish succumb
STRONG
conk croak decease demise depart drop finish suffocate
WEAK
be no more breathe one's last cease to exist drop off give up the ghost go way of all flesh kick the bucket relinquish life rest in peace
Antonyms
STRONG
bear continue
WEAK
be born begin develop flourish grow improve live
VERB
fall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
die drop give up go down slump
STRONG
bend capitulate obey perish resign submit succumb yield
WEAK
back down be casualty be destroyed be killed be lost defer to eat dirt fall to pieces give in give way go under lie down pass into enemy hands
Antonyms
STRONG
fight
WEAK
advance overcome overthrow win

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A decree issued by President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the assets would be taken into "temporary administration".

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Unlike conventional medications that must be taken repeatedly, some genetic treatments are designed to work after just one administration.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Evidence is being reviewed and further action will be taken as appropriate."

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

While the possibility to take all games is on the table in Scotland, it is by no means certain the option will be taken up.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Booth decided it was better to die than be taken back to Washington to face justice.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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