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took back

VERB

retract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel reclaim renege repeal repossess rescind revoke withdraw

WEAK

abjure back down backpedal call off change one's mind eat one's words forget it go back on have change of heart recall recant repudiate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve permit

Example Sentences

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Al-Shabaab took back at least 14 towns and districts in Hiiraan last year, and 28 more in neighbouring Middle Shebelle, according to a tally by an AFP journalist in Somalia.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures relinquished part of the previous day’s big gains after overnight weather models took back some of the cold from near-term forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

She was the first woman to be named speaker of the House in 2007, and then took back that role in 2019, making her the first person to do so in more than 60 years.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

At the start of the third set, Gauff saved three break points before conceding as Zheng took back control on her serve - yet it was only temporary.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

Paris himself, who had not fought at all except to throw his spear, she caught up in a cloud and took back to Troy.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton