taking away

Example Sentences

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“How do you measure taking away a father’s right to see his child for five years?” he said.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The third alleged scheme involved a vendor, at Amazon’s request, taking away products from a competing retailer that sold them for far less than Amazon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

"I don't believe in taking away people's jobs or livelihoods because they hold legally protected beliefs that differ from mine."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Donald is not sure what the universe was trying to tell him by taking away his only daughter, but here is what he learned: no one can put a price on losing everything.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon