taker
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As an example, “if Obama’s mother opened the door” to the census taker, baby Obama would have been entered as white.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Rice became Arsenal's designated set-piece taker in January 2024 after a mid-season training camp in Dubai - and the Gunners are now renowned for their prowess from such situations.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
In his celestial makeup astrologers see a big-promising, fast-talking, rule-breaking risk taker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Very good in using his body and not to forget, he is a world class penalty taker.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Poor Gladys Phipps offered him to Maryland breeders for free, but she couldn’t find a single taker.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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