take back

Example Sentences

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They are “simply taking back what we paid in.”

From Los Angeles Times

Just kind of get involved, not necessarily supporting candidates but more like taking back the air waves let people know that we don’t have to accept this unacceptable behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

After he was taken back into custody, prosecutors said Guanipa had violated his parole conditions.

From Barron's

He has not taken back a word of what he said.

From BBC

In an abandoned warehouse in Johannesburg, Prof Grace sets out her high-stakes plan - to break into museums and private collections and take back artefacts mostly plundered during colonial times.

From BBC