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Don't forget to take an extra pair of shoes.
Remember to take a pen with you.
What time do you take Amy to school?
We took the plants into the greenhouse.
The cat had to be taken to the vet.
Our guide took us around the cathedral.
On long trips I always take my dog along.
We took my mother for a drive in the country.
We took him to catch his train.
Take Debbie this cup of coffee, will you?
Let's take the presents to them tonight.
bringMy old job took me into the city a lot.
The steps took us up to a cave in the cliff.
The trip will take you through some beautiful scenery.
Her amazing energy has taken her to the top of her profession.
acts that took the country into war
They'll take us to court if we don't pay up soon.
Bank robbers took the manager hostage overnight.
Your odd behavior is going to take some explaining.
It's going to take some doing to persuade them!
Admitting what she had done took a lot of courage.
It takes talent and dedication to become a leading dancer.
It doesn't take much to start her crying.
Do you have what it takes to be a teacher?
I've decided not to take the job.
Sorry, we don't take credit cards.
She won't take my advice.
That's my final price, take it or leave it.
Please stop! I can't take it anymore.
In this job you have to be able to take criticism.
I'm not going to take defeat lying down.
Take as many cookies as you want.
Let me take your coats.
Her mother took her gently by the shoulders.
I'll take her in my arms and kiss her.
I took the baby bird gently in my hands.
The scientists will take more readings from the lava flow.
They've taken several scans of her brain.
A nurse took his temperature every hour.
May I take a picture of the two of you?
I usually take the bus to work.
He tries hard, but I just can't take him seriously.
She took his remarks as a compliment.
They took the rainbow as a sign from their god.
We can't take his silence as proof of his guilt.
He took her remark literally.
I took you to mean that you'd be there early.
This statistic should not, of course, be taken to imply that female listeners lack intelligence.
Don't take this the wrong way – I'm just trying to help.
Please take a seat.
The new president will take office in January.
They're shooting at us! Quick, take cover!
Can you take the risk that you might lose your money?
I did all the work, but Jill took all the credit.
The rebels are taking control of the city.
We must encourage fathers to take full responsibility for their children.
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