- present participle of take.
taking
Example Sentences
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It must still go through parliamentary procedures in Denmark and Greenland before taking effect.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
And law firms are eager to avoid situations where equity partners hold on to their positions while winding down their practice or taking less work, which can squeeze the finances of others down the ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
He has resumed taking batting practice and is eligible to come off the IL Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Those efforts have been part of the company’s turnaround plan, which has shown signs recently of taking hold.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Everybody else was all over the room, except for Pearl at her desk, not taking part.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
