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  • past participle of take.
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taken

[tey-kuhn] / ˈteɪ kən /
ADJECTIVE
captured
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
employed or rented
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Taken together, they formed the government’s central theory of the case: Whatever happened here was too limited, too incremental, too voluntary to qualify as a Fourth Amendment search.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Taken together, she says they save her 15 to 20 hours a week, allowing her to handle 300 patients as a solo practitioner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Taken together, the results point to prediabetes remission as a potentially powerful new target for preventing heart disease and improving long-term health outcomes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Taken together, the outcome of the lawsuits, whether they ultimately settle out of court or end up with jury verdicts against companies, could change the way social platforms operate forever.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Taken by surprise—for I was sure I hadn’t been told I belonged there—I made no protest but came down the steps.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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