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taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /




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I feel like he may be taking advantage of us because we don’t have much knowledge about them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Coupang is certain to challenge the move by taking it to court," Kim added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Chinese people are driving fewer gasoline-powered cars and taking trains instead of planes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“But—if I am a security risk,” said poor Harry, “surely they will not stop with taking my store.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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