Example Sentences

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Cohen: There are no retakes on this, so I knew whatever I do is gonna be in the final shot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He did see a silver lining: “If there is a positive for Mr. Bhusri as he retakes the CEO role, it’s that sentiment towards Workday is pretty much at an all-time low.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

The ceremony marks the moment that the Catholic church retakes possession of the cathedral, ahead of the first mass to be celebrated on Sunday.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

He moves up, asks her to take a step back and retakes the photo.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024

This he could do either in rehearsal or in retakes after the scene had actually been photographed.

From The Film Mystery by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)