takeaway

Example Sentences

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One key takeaway from the nearly completed first-quarter earnings season is that companies catering to well-heeled shoppers have done well, while the rest are a bit of a mixed bag.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

What do you want the takeaway of a show like this to be?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Sharp said the findings among young adults aged 16-29 were the most concerning as they had higher levels of takeaway use, tended to "buy lunch on the go" and served themselves larger portions.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Either way, the takeaway is that there is strength in numbers.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

It’s a mess: washing up piled on the counter and in the sink, empty takeaway cartons spilling out of the bin.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins