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as in tricks
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 includes
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of takes in
Their flight path described a set of perfect lines, intentionally unlike any shape that precipitation takes in nature.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The reserve takes in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the Mackenzie Basin, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The selection takes in at least three Indigenous production companies.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
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James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds.
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Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
The reserve takes in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, the Mackenzie Basin, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Following a political career spanning five decades, Webster is not seeking re-election as the representative for Florida’s 11th district, which takes in a wide swath of west Central Florida.
—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Related Stories The selection takes in at least three Indigenous production companies.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Newsome takes in Elland Road as an ex-player in the hospitality lounges nowadays, and visits away grounds as a summariser for BBC Radio Leeds.
—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takes in
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Removing fading flowers and their seed pods tricks the plant to redirect its energy from producing seeds to producing more scapes and flower buds, as well as putting energy into root development and storing energy for the next growing season.
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Well, at least Cindy's been fighting the good fight, which Brenda tricks her into waging alone every time.
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So far, there is no indication that his departure includes a settlement agreement.
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The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.
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Bar soap contains fatty acids that react with certain minerals, especially those in hard water.
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from June 7-13 and 98 inspections.
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An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.
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Runway, Pika, and a dozen others can produce footage that fools the eye on first watch.
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.
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The longer answer involves a team of researchers right down the road in Arlington who are about to play a real role in keeping it that way.
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Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.
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