taking

Example Sentences

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“I’ve been a lawyer 45 years — never had I heard of a detective from the Robbery-Homicide Division taking the 5th Amendment in a murder trial,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Like thousands of other civil servants, Paul's pension has been delayed as a result of outsourcing firm Capita taking over administration of the entire pension scheme.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Stocks may be taking a breath after recent record highs, but it’s not looking too worrisome just yet.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He said the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. asked him to pause the attack set for tomorrow because “serious negotiations are now taking place.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I go up and down the ramp, taking fish off the charter boats, then dropping them off at the top to be filleted for the tourists.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith