take after

Example Sentences

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"Let's try to get those facts as quickly as we can so we know exactly what happened, and then we can discuss what actions to take after we know those facts," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

OK, sure, but I did a double take after learning that the final production took place in July 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

“He don’t have to take after Lennie. Lennie didn’t do nothing to him. What’s he got against Lennie?”

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck