takings
Example Sentences
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John Bittles, the owner of Bittles bar in the city centre, said what the business had made in four days was the equivalent of a week's takings.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Tourists from around the world are now flooding back, boosting the coffers of the basilica, which relies on the takings as well as private donations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
The takings are "not on the level of the primary Star Wars films," said industry analyst David Gross.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
Mintel says it does not have any evidence to prove the increased popularity of gyms on a social level is having a direct impact on pub takings.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
Once inside their rooms, Dallas and Florida each pried up a loose floorboard and deposited their takings from the kitchen: one nearly whole piece of bread and one raw potato each.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
