take away from
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But he and his family also have a larger message they hope kids watching will take away from his segment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
You can determine what you want readers to take away from your life: what motivated you, who shaped you and why you made certain choices.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"I don't want last night to take away from that extraordinary effort."
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Restrictions on what can be purchased will only make it harder, because out-of-pocket costs take away from other necessities, like gas.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
That's something you can't take away from people.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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