take after
Example Sentences
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Although the surgery went well, she said "the part of the finger they reattached sadly didn't take" after eight weeks so may need to be removed if it doesn't fall off by itself.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Trump could use part of the speech to outline the next steps the White House will take after the Supreme Court loss.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
The thing is to get your reflexes in shape, because sometimes you have to do take after take and you don’t want to gas out.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
In particular, he recalled the way Danes was able to channel intense emotions, on cue, in take after take.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
Dad says I take after Mom’s side of the family.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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