Example Sentences

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The private religious foundation that manages the Sagrada Família has taken some steps to mitigate the chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A century old idea from Erwin Schrödinger has taken a major step forward, thanks to new research into how humans perceive differences between colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Macron's wife Brigitte, the longest serving first lady since Bernadette and who has taken a high public profile during her husband's time in office, also paid tribute.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

And that sensitivity comes as the perennial debate about English identity has taken on a harder edge since February last year.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Now that she’s their captive, the hobgoblin king has taken over the Goldengrove and turned it into the Dimwood.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish