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took

[took] / tʊk /


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Awards for acting were shared by the co-stars of “Coward” and “All of Sudden,” while the Russian thriller “Minotaur” took home the festival’s Grand Prize.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Argentina great Lionel Messi took the adulation of the crowd in Buenos Aires as his glittering international career ended with a goal against Benin on an emotional night.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

But the lengthy deployment took a toll on US military personnel on the Lincoln and accompanying warships.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The two attacks, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, also caused material damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

One day, he secured permission to leave, and knight and squire took to the road again.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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