be taken

Example Sentences

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“No step will be taken before the other side acts first,” said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s Parliament.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Hacks” showed that in action for five seasons, whether Deborah battled to be taken seriously or Ava fought for her shot.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“While tighter global crude supplies remain, the fear of tighter for longer is continuing to be taken out of the price curves.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Audit Scotland said there were ongoing discussions about whether a similar approach could be taken in solemn cases, which were held before a judge and jury in the sheriff court and high court.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Only the water tasted good to me, though I grew embarrassed at asking again and again to be taken outside.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom