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take after

VERB
emulate
Synonyms
WEAK
act like be like copy ditto do like follow follow in the footsteps of follow suit follow the example of imitate inherit look like make like mimic mirror pattern after rival

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Although the surgery went well, she said "the part of the finger they reattached sadly didn't take" after eight weeks so may need to be removed if it doesn't fall off by itself.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

While travelling on a trade mission to Mumbai in India on Wednesday, Sir Keir was asked what action he would take after protesters took to the streets a day earlier.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

In particular, he recalled the way Danes was able to channel intense emotions, on cue, in take after take.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

If they saw a grasshopper the whole mob would take after it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen