take drugs

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: to use illegal drugs

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It's recommended that people take drugs an hour before or two hours after the fiber supplement.4 Morning Weight loss: People who are considering the use of fiber supplements as part of a weight control plan may want to take fiber in the morning. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 Many assume that people take drugs to feel good, Koob told me. Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025 Esme Bianco came forward in 2021, alleging that Manson — whose real name is Brian Warner — raped her and subjected her to violent abuse, including whipping and cutting her and forcing her to take drugs. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Guests agree not to drink, smoke or take drugs at the site, at the risk of being forced to leave. Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for take drugs

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“Take drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20drugs. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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