take back

Example Sentences

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“House of the Dragon” Season 3 will see Rhaenyra Targaryen take back King’s Landing — but the war is far from over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But now another type of parenting style is emerging—one where more laissez-faire rules apply and mothers take back some time for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Turkey already has defence ties with Mali, supplying it with drones which reportedly played a decisive role in helping the military take back Kidal in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

My face gets hot, and I’m watching his eyes move around the room so quickly that I’m already trying to find a way to take back everything I’ve just said.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman