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take in

[teyk-in] / ˈteɪkˌɪn /




take-in


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It was a lot to take in - but the maximalism hid a sweet message about working overtime to pull his parents out of poverty.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

If the brain cannot take in enough to meet that demand, choline levels may drop.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The spring art fairs offer a whirlwind chance to take in works in every style and medium—from rococo- and Renaissance-inspired paintings to digital sculptures that destroy themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It was a lot to take in over a short time, but I am grateful for the lessons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

His eyes were on her face now, like they could not quite take in the magnitude of her scar.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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