taker
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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If the goalkeeper refuses to commit early, the penalty taker is forced into a late decision while taking his eyes off the ball at precisely the wrong moment, increasing the margin for error.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
I did not see myself as an avid supplement taker, but then I took a good look in my cupboard.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
You won’t get a designated note taker to assist you in meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
A brash risk taker, Turner -- whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday -- helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
If I was going to be the census taker, then this was my research paper and I could give Sookie a farmer’s tan if I wanted to.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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