took

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The 10-member Yale faculty committee found actions Yale took that reinforced this idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

They also took measures to minimize negative feedback, such as re-posting property listings under new identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The KeyBanc analysts lowered their price target for Zscaler to $160 from $220 and took down their target for Rubrik to $70 from $80.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

That approach, he said, ran in contrast to the one it took in years past, where it limited availability for its more fashionable products “to maintain an aura of coolness around the brand.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

It took me longer than I expected to finish it, but the extra time was worth it, and I’m glad Ms. Wilcox urged me to try it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam