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as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of take in
Determine if any funds are protected While bank levies are a legal option creditors have in most states, not all money in a bank account can legally be taken in these situations.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Climb to the top of the historic Pensacola Lighthouse to take in panoramic views and grab a great meal downtown.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
There is quite a lot to take in, said Ben Dowell in The Times.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
That morning, cars streamed down I-44 outside of Springfield, taking in the record-breaking warm air.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Climb to the top of the historic Pensacola Lighthouse to take in panoramic views and grab a great meal downtown.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
There is quite a lot to take in, said Ben Dowell in The Times.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
That morning, cars streamed down I-44 outside of Springfield, taking in the record-breaking warm air.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take in
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The Dolphins have wasted years trying to trick tomorrow like that.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Already, scammers use audio and video deepfakes to trick individuals into giving them money, passwords, or other data, and the next step is to move beyond individuals and on to businesses, where the potential payouts are much, much larger.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are days when the Tennis Channel airs 19 hours of live tennis — and that’s not including pickleball on one of its free streaming services.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Defamation, which refers to a false statement of fact that is reputationally damaging, and false light, which is a technically true statement but is presented in a highly deceiving fashion, are other possible legal actions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Looks, too, can be deceiving for those not on the grounds.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The service The staff members are hands-off but always accommodating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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It’s anticipated to run 24/7 in four car sets, two minutes apart during peak hours, and accommodate 200 passengers.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Trump proves experts got fooled again.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The quick shot that fooled Wallstedt was MacKinnon’s NHL-leading 43rd of the season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Governments get involved Despite official warnings published by China's state media about OpenClaw's security risks, several local governments have proposed incentives in the past week to encourage companies to develop applications using the AI tool.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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