takes (away)

present tense third-person singular of take (away)

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Verb
  • The act eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program, imposes strict caps on Parent PLUS loans, dissolves multiple existing repayment plans, and introduces a single Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) set to launch in July 2026.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Hu detailed multiple safeguards, noting the reactor operates at atmospheric pressure, which eliminates the risk of an explosive pressure build-up.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The right choice is the one that removes friction.
    Rebecca Lazar, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Disney removes some channels from YouTube TV.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Takes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20%28away%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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