take back

Example Sentences

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It shouldn’t take months, let alone years, to take back control of public spaces, and Pratt’s criticism is warranted, no doubt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"If they take back Timbuktu and the other towns, I can go home."

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“If we're having a coffee… I can't give him anything that he can take back to Chelsea and use against me”.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Turkey already has defence ties with Mali, supplying it with drones which reportedly played a decisive role in helping the military take back Kidal in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But Isabel did give me a folded note from Annie, so I thanked her and told her I’d give her one later to take back.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith