takings

Example Sentences

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On a cobbled street lined by timber-framed buildings in Canterbury, barista Ivan Galt estimates his takings are 40% down since news of the outbreak.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

His customers, including one who credits Diaco for actually saving his life, were horrified at what had happened, and raised £3,000 to replace his takings and help him set up security systems.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Tourists from around the world are now flooding back: 4.8 million visitors arrived in 2024, boosting the coffers of the basilica, which relies on the takings as well as private donations.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Some courts of appeals have dismissed takings claims against state and local police on the theory that the takings clause only applies when government takes title to land.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Once inside their rooms, Dallas and Florida each pried up a loose floorboard and deposited their takings from the kitchen: one nearly whole piece of bread and one raw potato each.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech