take against
Britishverb
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However, he didn’t outline any specific steps the U.S. would take against individual countries, including China—a key trading partner for Tehran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It would be premature for MLB to determine what action it might take against the Angels — if any — until all evidence is revealed in court and a verdict or a settlement is reached.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
But she said suspending funding was one step the council might take against an organisation being investigated for an alleged DBS breach.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025
Play was delayed for nearly 15 minutes while the chair umpire and a tournament referee spoke to the fan who was hit and tried to decide what, if any, action to take against Atmane.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
“Sir — I got a Ministry of Magic leaflet by owl, about security measures we should all take against the Death Eaters...”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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