How to use the word took in a sentence
Jay took a deep breath and nuzzled Lucy’s neck.
As the hawk took off, it lost its grip on the kitten and dropped it.
The intrinsically nationalistic character of Gen Kalemler, however, quickly took a decidedly chauvinistic turn, Viz.
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Angie took her time fetching cups and saucers .
It has returned the land it was given and took .
A majority of high ranking officials took bribes from unknown sources .
People took off their coats and ties .
When Democratic presidential candidates took the stage, viewers watched.
It took about 10 years of trial and error .
The kids took a break from the sports competition to have some cold refreshments.
The film took flak from the beginning though it was one of the top 100 earners of all time.
Do you know what ten Olympic events comprise a traditional Decathlon?The 2013 Solar Decathlon took place in California instead of Washington.
It took me about two and a half hours to dig a hole one meter in diameter and two meters in depth.
It took about three and a half hours for the fishing boat to sink after it hit a rock.
It took more than a year for the city to approve, and another eight months to construct.
Prussian authorities party took over the function of imperial authorities.
To avoid further childishness Leonora took refuge in stony, obdurate silence.
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy when he took over, but he was able to turn things around.
As a Somali refugee, he took menial jobs including delivering milk to Toronto’s large Somali community.
Paladin once took down daredevil with a sniper rifle from a helicopter at a great distance.
Back and forth action took place between both teams.
Barack Obama took office promising to fundamentally transform America.
They took him to a hospital, where he died of dehydration with oral trauma and pneumonia.
The extra point kick was good, and with 10;42 remaining in the first quarter, Louisville took a 7 0 lead.
The town leaders took the side of the civil authorities .
I provided information of fraud, global fraud, to Amway regarding Dexter Yager and both Fred Harteis, forced participation in the tool business, fraudulent income representations, and they took no action against Mr.
Gordon took the ball on an end around, made two cuts and sprinted 56 yards for a 7-0 lead on the fourth play of the game.
The painting The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci took two years to complete, but started to deteriorate within 20 years.
The defense took care of the rest, holding the mistake-prone Niners scoreless after halftime.
The fighter jets took off in pairs.
I took to drinking when I was eighteen.
It took me three hours to do my homework.
I took over the business from Father.
I took up squash only a few months ago.
I took an airplane for the first time in my life.
I took a trip to Nikko last week.
I carefully took down everything that my teacher said.
I took leave of the villagers and made for my next destination.
I took a book from the shelf.
I took neither breakfast nor lunch.
We bought a grand piano which took up half of our living room.
I took an airplane from Tokyo to Kyushu.
I took a trip to Tokyo.
I took it for granted that you were aware of the danger.
I took his attendance for granted.
I took it for granted that she had received my letter.
I took it for granted that she would come.
I took his part in the discussion.
I took it for granted that he would pass the exam.
I took it for granted that he would win the race.
I took it for granted that he would succeed.
I took him a cup of coffee.
I gave him a warning, but he took no notice of it.
I took him at his word.
I took note of what he was saying.
I took him by the wrist.
I took his name and address.
We took a back road to avoid the heavy traffic.
We took a walk in the park.
We took advantage of the good weather to play tennis.
We took advantage of the sunny weather to go on a picnic.
I took for granted that they would give me a receipt.
I took him for Mr Brown.
I took him aside.
I took him to the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
I took him out for a walk.
I took him for my brother.
I took him for my close friend.
I took him for his brother.
I took a close shot of her face.
I took what she said literally.
I took her arm.
I took Ann for her sister.
It took me some time to persuade her.
I took her for her sister.
I took care of my sick sister.
I took over my father’s job.
It took me ten days to get over my cold.
It took me more than one month to get over my cold.