take after

Example Sentences

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And we’re so in it and doing it and then to have like this blowup argument over and over and again, take after take, angle after angle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

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

He was even more painstaking about recording Clarence Clemons’ epic saxophone solo, staying up all night recording take after take alongside engineer Jimmy Iovine.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

“Glad you take after me,” Wanda said, then returned to her book.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro