taking down
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Fresh from taking down world number one Nelly Korda in the early session, Europe sent out Swedish pair Maja Stark and Linn Grant against in-form Americans Megan Khang and Lauren Coughlin.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Of course an actor largely known for taking down sexual offenders on a cop procedural and for being a massive Knicks fan will host the Emmys.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
That means replacing turf, putting down new field markings, taking down the goal posts, cleaning the entire place and the like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 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
Just as she was taking down the teapot, there was a knock on the kitchen door.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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