take back

Example Sentences

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"We have, I think, convinced all of the provinces to take back some of our products, and we're on the road to recovery."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"If they take back Timbuktu and the other towns, I can go home."

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

After her divorce, she hired a new adviser—a woman—who helped her take back control of her financial life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In addition, as part of the new agreement, the district agreed to rescind more than 200 layoffs and is being pressed to take back more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

With an hour left before my privileges were up and Dad would take back the computer, I was determined to finish compiling a feel-good playlist.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas