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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

It's a path many footballers take after their playing career ends but one former Albion striker has chosen a very different route - becoming a trainee Southern Rail train driver.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

In particular, he recalled the way Danes was able to channel intense emotions, on cue, in take after take.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

She turned to Jaja and added, “I told your mother that it was an appropriate nickname, that you would take after Jaja of Opobo.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie