take away from (something)
idiom
: to reduce the value or importance of (something)
The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.
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None of this can take away from the job that Macdonald has done in getting his team ready.
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
While Denver wasn’t pleased with the outcome of its 26-20 loss in Seattle, there were positives to take away from the experience, starting with the Broncos’ ability to apply pressure on Smith in the first half.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
Even though Cardi's nails had to be accessorized with an IV catheter on the back of her hand and her gold bracelets were joined by a hospital wristband, nothing can take away from the adorable expression of joy that is this simple yet significant manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
This also means immediately stopping funding to Ukraine and other proxy wars that take away from the prosperity of our own citizens.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
While Denver wasn’t pleased with the outcome of its 26-20 loss in Seattle, there were positives to take away from the experience, starting with the Broncos’ ability to apply pressure on Smith in the first half.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
Even though Cardi's nails had to be accessorized with an IV catheter on the back of her hand and her gold bracelets were joined by a hospital wristband, nothing can take away from the adorable expression of joy that is this simple yet significant manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024
This also means immediately stopping funding to Ukraine and other proxy wars that take away from the prosperity of our own citizens.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Take away from (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20away%20from%20%28something%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.
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