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

Asked what China is taking away from the Iran conflict, Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

And what difference did it make that one of the mourners was her sworn and hated enemy laying white roses on the coffin, taking away one the color of her dress.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison