- past tense form of take.
took
Example Sentences
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Protest leaders said they would call off demonstrations after the government agreed to compensate families of students who took their lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Frederic Tavitian, a 70-year-old retiree, who lives about 50 kilometres away, said it took him about four hours to get to the shelter because of the traffic jams.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
On Thursday, federal marshals in Miami took the Tates into custody.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil, who took over at Portman Road in the summer following the departure of Kieran McKenna, believes Maeda will be "a valuable member" of his squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
If we hadn’t been driving for only one hour, I’d almost believe the bus took a wrong turn and ended up in Browning, Montana.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
