take down

Example Sentences

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Markets will need to take down nearly $300 billion in new capital for three companies that have yet to turn a profit, and whose reach extends largely into the unknown.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The only question, really, is what he’s likely to take down with him.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Sawyers said the 30mm rounds offer a reliable backup against an Iranian Shahed if other methods such as jamming don’t take down the drone first.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

We build everything that day and then we take down that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Here you are,” said the manager, who had climbed a set of steps to take down a thick, black-bound book.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling