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take in

[teyk-in] / ˈteɪkˌɪn /




take-in


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A former Nigerian government official told AFP that when Abuja rebuffed US overtures to take in Venezuelans last year, "we knew there would be consequences".

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

It’s unclear how long cleanup efforts will take in the Boyle Heights neighborhood, where large warehouses and other industrial buildings neighbor residential homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

“When I take in client data, I’m bound by SEC privacy rules and a fiduciary duty,” Judge said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“His ability to take in information and apply it quickly is fantastic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Now that he had a chance to take in the crowd, he could tell that the reporters were well outnumbered by everyone else.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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