take something
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Either way, the relatively high yield on two-year notes and their shorter lifespan mean that it would take something quite extreme to generate overall losses for investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
While he agreed that a film on the same scale would be a “struggle,” he’s hopeful that younger directors will take something from the upcoming film.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
It would take something truly remarkable for anyone to stand against him, let alone beat him in 2027.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Just to watch her take something that was so difficult and pour herself into everything that went into last year was something I’ll never forget,” coach Lindsay Gottlieb said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
She wished she’d thought to take something from the house before she left.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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