- past progressive of take.
Example Sentences
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A government spokesperson said it was "determined to keep costs down for motorists" and was "taking action to put money in the pockets of our vital care workforce".
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The curveball was that the adviser said he was taking a break from golf, but was seen on the course shortly after.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
She was taking classes at the Groundlings when an acting exercise forever changed her.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Farmland Partners, a farm real-estate trust and lender, also noted the pressures on farmers and said it was taking additional reserves of about $1.8 million for potential losses on loans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Like he was close to understanding everything, and yet everything was taking too long to reveal itself.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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