takedown

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A one-off single, released last October, it's a delicious takedown of Le Sserafim's haters, that asks the question: "If we're really that terrible, how come you're so obsessed?"

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

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

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

Complete takedown of Trey, my brother, King of the Basketball Court.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes