taking away

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

"You can only give people the opportunities that inequality is taking away from them, by giving them proper education," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

Kaneva says that Kuwait has reduced its refinery output by 600,000 barrels per day, taking away barrels that would normally be exported.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Like shoes taking away the tough leather her bare feet had grown, the City took away the back and arm power she used to boast of.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison