took

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Tipton took a different job in a neighboring school district, but she says adults still mention it almost daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

On Saturday, Yamamoto took a no-hitter into the ninth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Left-hander Alex Vesia took over for the final two outs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

They hit Australia with pace whereas Molineux and Alana King took two wickets with their spin, and Gardner contributed another in addition to Wareham's three.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

He took his monocle from the chain and struck it against a rock, spraying hungry sparks over the pile of tinder.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman