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take after

VERB
emulate
Synonyms
WEAK
act like be like copy ditto do like follow follow in the footsteps of follow suit follow the example of imitate inherit look like make like mimic mirror pattern after rival

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Although the surgery went well, she said "the part of the finger they reattached sadly didn't take" after eight weeks so may need to be removed if it doesn't fall off by itself.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Trump could use part of the speech to outline the next steps the White House will take after the Supreme Court loss.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Among the other stars was Ally McCoist, and we were treated to take after take of attempted overhead kicks on a long but entertaining afternoon.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

And Betty just knocked it out of the park, take after take after take.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

She hoped the baby would take after her mother not only in looks, but also in personality.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman