take out
Example Sentences
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Nations including Saudi Arabia have launched multimillion-dollar Patriot interceptors and fired missiles from aircraft to take out Iranian drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“Working families put a lot on the line when they take out a loan,” Rayfield said, “and they deserve lenders who treat them fairly and follow the law.”
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Fifteen local authorities have signed up to the platform so far, with the government claiming the platform helps to take out "the sting of unfair fines".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“If they take out the last bridge and nothing can come in, it’s going to be a catastrophe,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“Now hurry up and get the comb. We need to start on this hair. Sheesh! I should have told Momma to take out these braids before you came.”
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.