take after
Example Sentences
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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
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
They take after their father, Dan, who played quarterback at San Jose State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
He has dark brown skin and a rounded face; people say I take after him.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
