takedown

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Banks claims the pitch included promises that the documentary would unpack the show’s legacy “not as a takedown, but as a thoughtful in-depth reflection on its influence, evolution, and impact on fashion, television, and culture.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

“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

Detection systems must be highly accurate, continuously updated, and paired with clear policies and swift takedown processes to be effective.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In the Ackman-verse, where the Pershing Square Capital founder has bet billions of dollars on and against companies including Hilton and Google parent Alphabet, the focus of his social media takedown might appear downright picayune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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