take
verb (used with object)
to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action.
had taken
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past perfectof take.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Thousands of people had taken to the streets furiously demanding their money back after the Central Bank took control of Ueno, citing fears for its solvency.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Prices for oil had taken a dive earlier this week, with Brent and WTI both losing more than 7% on Monday on reports of indirect mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Votes were still being counted the day after the election, but by early Wednesday morning, Raman had taken a slight lead over Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
In its report, the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said successive governments had "failed to reassure" the public they had taken "adequate measures to defend UK national security and economic resilience".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
ButI found my way along the path Bartok had taken.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
