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taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /




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Owens has continued to work consistently since the viral moment, taking on roles across television and film while also speaking openly about the importance of valuing all forms of labor.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Matt Rhodes-Kropf, who is also a managing partner at Tectonic Ventures, often helps his students figure out how to tell their parents they’re taking a job at a startup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Around 40 percent of patients taking baxdrostat reached healthy blood pressure levels, compared with fewer than 20 percent in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Castres' line speed and pressure on passes forced Saints into some early handling errors, one of which led to the visitors taking a deserved lead after eight minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m taking a creative writing class at the library,” I explain.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison