take back

Example Sentences

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After her divorce, she hired a new adviser—a woman—who helped her take back control of her financial life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In addition, as part of the new agreement, the district agreed to rescind more than 200 layoffs and is being pressed to take back more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Although the BBC welcomed the increase, the corporation has indicated it wants the government to take back responsibility for funding the World Service in its entirety, as it did until 2014.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The Kurds had repeatedly urged countries to take back their citizens but most only repatriated a trickle, fearing security threats and a domestic political backlash.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

They were gonna pick squash in the garden for Jackie to take back to Raleigh, and Bertha was gonna share her super-secret recipe for squash casserole with cream of mushroom soup.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor