take against
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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WASHINGTON—After three days of strategy meetings last month with his top national security advisers, President Trump hinted that he had “sort of” made up his mind on a coming military step to take against Venezuela.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
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
While the Commission has said that unilateral moves will not be tolerated, it has not yet specified what measures it would take against Poland and Hungary.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023
And there’s very little chance Smith would play in 2023 on the tagged number, all of which Seattle would have to take against the salary cap next season.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023
“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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