Example Sentences

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She said there is sparse support for women like her and is taking out a student loan to pay for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A Suffolk MP is taking on one of the richest men in the world - Elon Musk.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"Currently, no-one is taking care of the ship. It's completely abandoned," Polat said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He’ll face off against the uninteresting demeanor of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is taking 25%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"The snowman is taking a long, long journey. He is walking...walking..."

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene