take back

Example Sentences

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The BBC wants the government to take back responsibility for funding all of the World Service, as it did until 2014.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He marked it by being sent off in the second half, but PSG scored late on with 10 men to win 2-1 and take back top spot in Ligue 1 from Lens.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Half jokingly, Fanoe at one point wondered if the investment was a play to ultimately take back Pacific Valley’s office space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Mess with the data, confuse the algorithms and take back control, at least until the next “Knives Out” film drops.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

“Now, I’ve offended him. Well, if it does him good, I’m glad, if it makes him hate me, I’m sorry, but it’s true, and I can’t take back a word of it.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott