take the floor
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When the Knicks take the floor Tuesday night for their first regular-season game since their championship parade, however, it will be much easier to imagine things going wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
This month, Watkins and Davidson finally were able to take the floor together, just as Gottlieb had envisioned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
“It was great to just take the floor and get to see everyone get to compete together,” coach Tina Langley said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
As the Wizards head into the All-Star break, Sheppard is right that Beal, Kuzma and Porzingis haven’t been able to consistently take the floor together.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
He was her partner also for the present dance; but Muriel, throwing herself into a chair beside Lady Smith-Evered, told him that she would prefer not to take the floor.
From Burning Sands by Arthur Weigal
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