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taking

[tey-king] / ˈteɪ kɪŋ /




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“The first stage of Physical AI is taking place in structured industrial environments, such as manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing,” writes Mizuho analyst Brett Linzey.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

She pushed Joint into corners, held off several break points, and stifled a match point in the tiebreak before taking it for herself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

But why were these exercises taking place in Australia - a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today's major conflicts?

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The slow and steady, intentional steps of deep breathing, taking aim and shooting at a carefully considered target is a powerful act, she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Torak listened, never taking his eyes off Wolf.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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