taking (away)

Definition of taking (away)next
present participle of take (away)
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Verb
  • Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
  • After removing the plastic, check the area for any remaining growth and remove it as necessary.
    Caroline Biggs, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Trump said that, if elected, Letlow would assist his administration with energy development, lowering taxes and eliminating regulations.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • Raman has pledged her support for expanding the state’s $750-million tax incentive program, streamlining permitting and lowering fees and eliminating those for small productions.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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“Taking (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20%28away%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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