taking away
Example Sentences
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"If you're going to ban smacking effectively, are we going to band grounding children because you're taking away the freedom? You're incarcerating children."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“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
Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
The crackers didn’t have much taste, but they settled nicely in Hanako’s stomach, taking away her hunger.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
