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take

[teyk] / teɪk /
















VERB
contract, catch
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Amid a major outcry from supporter groups and politicians, Fifa backed down, permitting fans to take in sealed, disposable water bottles after all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It would take 118 years for a spacecraft to travel far enough away to find it, based on estimates from the speed of Nasa’s New Horizons explorer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The agreement requires the Lebanese state to take back control of its territory a little at a time as it disarms and dismantles the militant group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After competing at Queen's, Williams will take part in the doubles at the Berlin Open from June 15-21.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I realize she won’t take it well, and I dread telling her.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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