taking down
Example Sentences
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The government has acknowledged taking down some statues it said had "incorrect proportions and shapes".
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
A Shahed drone crashed not far from Anna's office with a big bang, and another drone struck a cable, taking down the internet.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
At the crossing point, which still bears the shrapnel marks of this year's war between the neighbouring countries, officials and aid workers were taking down everyone's details.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
After recent losses in trials related to social-media practices, the tech company begins taking down ads on its apps meant to attract eligible plaintiffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
I mean, the agents are amazing, taking down monsters more than twice their size, but every time one falls, another appears out of thin air to take its place.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
