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In the opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts held that Tyler had a plausible case that the county violated the constitution's takings clause.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
And nationwide takings collapsed down to just $8.6 million between Friday and Sunday, down more than 60% on the previous weekend, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2022
Throughout the critical holiday season of November and December, the National Retail Federation predicts retail takings will total between $942.6 to $960.4 billion, a 6% to 8% increase over last year.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
As a result, many players — not just Bonds, Sosa and McGwire — cheated by takings these drugs.
—Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
And nationwide takings collapsed down to just $8.6 million between Friday and Sunday, down more than 60% on the previous weekend, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2022
Throughout the critical holiday season of November and December, the National Retail Federation predicts retail takings will total between $942.6 to $960.4 billion, a 6% to 8% increase over last year.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
As a result, many players — not just Bonds, Sosa and McGwire — cheated by takings these drugs.
—Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022
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“Takings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takings. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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takings
plural noun
tak·ings
ˈtā-kiŋz 
chiefly British
: receipts especially of money
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