English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Take" in Example Sentences
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2537048	Tom watched as Mary took a bite out of the sandwich he'd just made for her.	CK
473591	You don't want to get wet and catch a cold, so take this umbrella with you.	CK
1345956	Beth told Chris that if he didn't take a bath, she wouldn't go out with him.	CK
1398489	Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.	bart
1415574	I don't know how he can speak without taking the cigarette out of his mouth.	Zifre
52832	It took John only one day to make friends with his classmates at the school.	CK
2953215	Mary took a little mirror out of her purse and checked her hair and make-up.	CK
51667	Taking everything into consideration, they ought to be given another chance.	CM
272722	There were some three thousand people who took part in the strike last week.	CM
847224	When your stomach is busy, digesting a big meal your brain takes a vacation.	Source_Benedict_1921
2788097	Every day Mary took baskets full of bread to the poor and cared for the sick.	patgfisher
30987	If the delay is simply an oversight, will you please take care of it at once?	CK
327498	If you can't take it, give up and do what I, your older sister, asked of you.	CM
267417	The dealer took advantage of her ignorance and bought the picture very cheap.	CK
64807	The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.	meursault
46125	The new school failed to take into account the special needs of young people.	Nero
73446	There was a suggestion that the general meeting should take place in October.	CM
55758	This will go down in history as the greatest event that has ever taken place.	CK
2958340	Tom took off his dirty clothes and put them directly into the washing machine.	CK
52960	George was so tired that his doctor advised him to take better care of himself.	CK
257862	I have been taking ballet lessons since I was three and hope to be a ballerina.	CK
2240158	If you forget to take your pills for one day, take two pills the following day.	Hybrid
2930165	In the end, Tom had to bite the bullet and take responsibility for his actions.	CK
1096395	It'll take some time, but I think I'll be able to learn how to play the guitar.	CK
269434	The newspaper always keeps us informed of the events taking place in the world.	CK
238218	The police will just take the money and probably won't even look for the owner.	CK
325462	They say you shouldn't take rumors seriously, but that's easier said than done.	CM
2957619	Tom opened the medicine cabinet and took out the toothpaste and his toothbrush.	CK
40497	Without a moment's hesitation, they took drastic action against the conspiracy.	CM
265264	Learning probably takes place in virtually every activity in which we take part.	CM
274139	Some speculators take advantage of the ignorance and helplessness of old people.	CK
295690	As soon as he graduated from Keio University, he took over his family's business.	CK
65383	I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.	Nero
273235	It took many torpedo hits to send the battleship Bismarck to Davy Jones's locker.	Nero
273696	Taking all things into consideration, I have made up my mind to give up the idea.	CK
268068	Taking no notice of the people around them, the boys talked loudly to each other.	CM
682345	The family took a vote on the type of restaurant they wanted to go to for dinner.	Source_VOA
1345955	Beth told Chris that if he didn't take a bath, she wouldn't go on a date with him.	CK
239540	He's reigning champion, and no young challenger is going to take it away from him.	CM
2662500	Now that you know what the problem is, how long do you think it'll take to fix it?	CK
315273	She takes singing and dancing lessons, not to mention swimming and tennis lessons.	CK
317482	She was taken in by that fake gold certificate scandal and lost most of her money.	CM
15997	You should have known better than to take an examination without preparing for it.	Swift
267285	It took some 150 years of struggling for women to gain the freedom they have today.	CM
47166	The passengers who were injured in the accident were taken to the nearest hospital.	CK
286363	His wife now had to take care of his grandfather, not to mention their two children.	CK
2721569	If you find money on the street, you should take it to your local police department.	Hybrid
255668	Instead of coming directly home, I took the long way and stopped by the post office.	CK
281168	It took a long time for Japanese imports to penetrate the American consumer markets.	CK
404076	All things considered, I think you should go back home and take care of your parents.	CK