takedown

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“To put that in perspective, a 6-ounce top sirloin steak has around 6 grams of saturated fat,” explains Michelle Albanes-Davis in her own takedown of the cereal.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

As soon as the bell rang Rousey shot for the takedown, before transitioning to an armbar and forcing Carano to submit.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It was a brutal takedown of Hart that could only be accomplished by the utmost respect and love from his peers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

On Monday, Rana refiled the lawsuit in New York state court, with his lawyer attributing the weeklong takedown to a clerical error.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The public takedown she’d executed on him, if anything, would embolden Toby—make him like her more.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss