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taken away

ADJECTIVE
diverted
Synonyms
STRONG
amused averted changed entertained preempted reclassified redirected sidetracked used
WEAK
rebudgeted rechanneled taken over turned aside
Antonyms
STRONG
bored depressed
PREPOSITION
from
Synonyms
WEAK
against in distinction to out of possession of

Example Sentences

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The fog of war has taken away the visibility for the global economy at large and for individual countries.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

There was even a period when anyone who lived overseas for an extended period of time could have their citizenship taken away.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

It can be taken away at any moment, right?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The monarch reportedly handed over the money but was still taken away with his brother.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

What good would be rebuilding a house if their land got taken away?

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack