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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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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

While travelling on a trade mission to Mumbai in India on Wednesday, Sir Keir was asked what action he would take after protesters took to the streets a day earlier.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

He was even more painstaking about recording Clarence Clemons’ epic saxophone solo, staying up all night recording take after take alongside engineer Jimmy Iovine.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Andrea claims Mr Scott gave her antibiotics to take after her first breast filler procedure in December 2021.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

“Clearly, you do not take after your grandmother, Princess. She never would have let this happen.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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