as in withdrawn
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was
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Recent Examples of taken back
The Leamington was taken back by lender CIT Bank in January 2025 through a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Later that evening he was taken back to the Orange County Jail for three more days.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
In a sign that the company has taken back at least some control over its stock narrative, many on Wall Street rejoiced that Netflix can now return to focus on its pure-play streaming strategy.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Authorities in Pakistan said dozens of Afghan refugees who were waiting to return home from the northwestern Torkham border have been taken back to safer places following the eruption of clashes.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Other members of the men's team have not taken back the team's locker room laughter.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
After letting go of a pitch on Monday afternoon during live batting practice, Pablo López was taken back in time.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The teen had been released previously by Shaw, but was taken back into custody after violating the conditions set by the judge.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
Martinez's attorney sought a hearing to determine whether federal authorities improperly destroyed evidence in the cranial case against her by allowing the SUV to be taken back to Maine.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Later that evening he was taken back to the Orange County Jail for three more days.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
In a sign that the company has taken back at least some control over its stock narrative, many on Wall Street rejoiced that Netflix can now return to focus on its pure-play streaming strategy.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Authorities in Pakistan said dozens of Afghan refugees who were waiting to return home from the northwestern Torkham border have been taken back to safer places following the eruption of clashes.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Other members of the men's team have not taken back the team's locker room laughter.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
After letting go of a pitch on Monday afternoon during live batting practice, Pablo López was taken back in time.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The teen had been released previously by Shaw, but was taken back into custody after violating the conditions set by the judge.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
Martinez's attorney sought a hearing to determine whether federal authorities improperly destroyed evidence in the cranial case against her by allowing the SUV to be taken back to Maine.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken back
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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In pushing for stricter oversight, the bill calls for parents to notify local school officials in person when their child is being withdrawn from public school, provide filings every year, and show testing progress by 2028-29.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even as her hard-line tactics have shown some success, Sheinbaum has not renounced the precepts of López Obrador, who, while retired, remains a revered and influential figure.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Gaetano Milano, a sharpshooting young gangster who renounced the mafia and experienced a religious rebirth after gunning down one of New England’s most ruthless mob bosses, died early this week.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The law was in response to an energy crisis and was meant to last two years, but Congress repealed it before the two years were up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In recognizing that the City no longer has a City Police or Fire Department and to eliminate any confusion, shall Article IV, Section 10 of the City of Lake Worth Beach Charter (Police and Fire Departments) be repealed?—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The largest study of the medication included only 77 children and was retracted in January because of errors in its data analysis.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
5 Mar. 2026
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But confidence in some of the historical safety literature was shaken recently when a review paper published in 2000 that had long been cited as evidence of glyphosate’s safety was formally retracted by the journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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