taking in

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It also was the first time that a local charter organization accepted the mission of a neighborhood public school — taking in every student who showed up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite taking in the pupils of Baden Powell, Nightingale school is still just over 80% full.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," Disney's latest entry in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise, plummeted nearly 70 percent in its second weekend in theaters, taking in $25 million and finishing in third place.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

In the first quarter, the company booked revenue of $5.24 million, after taking in $30.93 million in 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Families with extra space in rundown but roomy dwellings helped out too, taking in lodgers to make a little extra money.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield