taking down
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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
Telepatía singer Kali Uchis also announced she was taking down their collaboration, Crashing.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 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
He called this a "battle-tested ground-based air defence missile system that has already proved highly effective for UK forces taking down drones in the region".
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
He sat on the toilet without taking down his pants although he made noises like undoing his belt and unfastening his zipper.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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