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take back

VERB
retract
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancel reclaim renege repeal repossess rescind revoke withdraw
WEAK
abjure back down backpedal call off change one's mind eat one's words forget it go back on have change of heart recall recant repudiate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve permit

Example Sentences

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This is what I take back from America.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"I wanted to go into that period of my life in a positive way and take back control."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Although the BBC welcomed the increase, the corporation has indicated it wants the government to take back responsibility for funding the World Service in its entirety, as it did until 2014.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The Kurds had repeatedly urged countries to take back their citizens but most only repatriated a trickle, fearing security threats and a domestic political backlash.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Not only did she have Mama and Jabir to fight for, but she had a chance to take back something she thought she’d never have again—freedom.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray