take after

Example Sentences

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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

And Betty just knocked it out of the park, take after take after take.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2024

“I hope my children take after their mother when it comes to organization. I’m sorry, probably not the sort of thing you want to hear from your prospective lawyer, heh?”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini