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  • past participle of take.
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taken

[tey-kuhn] / ˈteɪ kən /
ADJECTIVE
captured
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ADJECTIVE
employed or rented
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“This could be the first evidence of green shoots following actions management has taken to improve organic growth,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

He characterized the news conference operation as a final straw that made him want to be taken off of Operation at Large.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

He acknowledged steps taken to reduce the effect of energy recovery on driving over the next two seasons as "the right thing for the sport".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Kettner has remained bullish on stocks since 2023, as other rival Wall Street analysts have taken more cautious stances.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

I’ve done the dishes, put the laundry away, and taken out the garbage.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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