take for granted
Example Sentences
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"The child who comes through, we want them to realise that many of the things that they take for granted have absolutely amazing stories behind them."
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Americans take for granted that the volunteer force will keep them safe, and the military’s performance can create a sense of complacency about the world’s threats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
What investors today take for granted — buying or selling a basket of thousands of stocks with a single click of a mouse while incurring no transaction cost — was impossible.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don't take for granted.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
I hope they don’t take for granted all the little things he does, like say “Good morning” and “good night.”
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
