takedown

Example Sentences

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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

The takedown made Sheinbaum arguably Latin America’s leader in the fight against drug trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta last week announced arrests in a $267-million hospice takedown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Evloev was predicted to grapple with Murphy but it was not until the third round, with the Briton gaining the upper hand in the striking, that he attempted his first takedown.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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