take down

Example Sentences

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The only question, really, is what he’s likely to take down with him.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Sawyers said the 30mm rounds offer a reliable backup against an Iranian Shahed if other methods such as jamming don’t take down the drone first.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

He said the government had given officers "stronger powers to act earlier and disrupt, intercept and take down the operations of criminal smuggling gangs who bring illegal migrants to our shores".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

We build everything that day and then we take down that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

‘Reyna, I was trying to clue you in! Leila and I planned to switch sides and help you take down Michael.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan