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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

Among the other stars was Ally McCoist, and we were treated to take after take of attempted overhead kicks on a long but entertaining afternoon.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

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

They take after their father, Dan, who played quarterback at San Jose State.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

“He don’t have to take after Lennie. Lennie didn’t do nothing to him. What’s he got against Lennie?”

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck




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