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taking down





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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

Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania in taking down the botnet and malware known as Sality.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 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

Dateline NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ and host Chris Hansen were cheered for taking down sexual abusers of children.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Around me the recovery team members scribble like crazy, taking down every word.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins



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