take down

Example Sentences

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He said the government had given officers "stronger powers to act earlier and disrupt, intercept and take down the operations of criminal smuggling gangs who bring illegal migrants to our shores".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

You can’t take down groups unless you have somebody on the inside.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“So that means that we do need to take down the size of the company somewhat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Obviously she could not put up the screens, take down the storm windows, or endure any sustained heavy cleaning.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison