took (away)

Definition of took (away)next
past tense of take (away)

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Verb
  • Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The new 3rd District supervisor will join a body that recently eliminated 150 jobs to repair a $35 million budget deficit.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on the living flesh of mammals and people, has been spotted in Texas and New Mexico after being eliminated from the United States in 1966.
    Eva Flowe June 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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“Took (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20%28away%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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