Sentence examples for were taking from inspiring English sources

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were taking

verb

Or control, with or without force. transitive To get into one's hands, possession,

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Death squads were taking over.

The New York Times

Most were taking sleep pills.

The New York Times

"Even adults were taking advantage.

Independent

"[You] were taking the piss!

Independent

You were taking a gamble.

The New York Times

"They were taking a risk".

The New York Times

The monks were taking pictures.

The New York Times

They were taking mediocre swings at it.

The New York Times - Sports

Nabucco confirmed that talks were taking place.

The New York Times

Several people were taking photographs with iPads.

The New Yorker

Intellectuals were taking the stuff seriously.

The New Yorker

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