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take in

[teyk-in] / ˈteɪkˌɪn /




take-in


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If the brain cannot take in enough to meet that demand, choline levels may drop.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"It was simply the end of a long fight to recover money that CMS had no right to take in the first place."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The spring art fairs offer a whirlwind chance to take in works in every style and medium—from rococo- and Renaissance-inspired paintings to digital sculptures that destroy themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Being in that room and meeting some of the up-and-coming new designers, the creative energy was just palpable and super exciting to take in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

His eyes seemed to take in everything around us, and the thought struck me that as a conductor on the Underground Railroad here, he was probably a good detective, too.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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