- past participle of take.
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The company said the second sample came from waste and sewer water outside of its processing facility and was taken over three weeks after the company suspended production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
But it is understood a number of clubs have already taken a clear stance for their managers not to comment.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
He said that technology hasn’t taken over restaurants the way it has other industries, making it tougher to sync up operations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
A John Wayne Airport spokesperson said Barr was taken to a nearby hospital to be evaluated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
And the day he said, “Those people you spoke of—I wonder if they’d care for some homegrown carrots,” then I knew the miracle had taken place.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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