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taking
[ tey-king ]
noun
- the act of a person or thing that takes.
- an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.
- takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.
- Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.
adjective
- captivating, winning, or pleasing.
- Archaic. infectious or contagious.
taking
/ ˈٱɪɪŋ /
adjective
- charming, fascinating, or intriguing
- informal.infectious; catching
noun
- something taken
- plural receipts; earnings
Derived Forms
- ˈٲ쾱ԲԱ, noun
- ˈٲ쾱Բ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٲiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ٲiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In my time I'd spent, oh seven or so years, you know, mycologizing, both in the US, but also taking every opportunity I had to return to Latin America.
Lucy had always been happy with him, Ossai said, and he thought taking her into care had upset her, especially placing her with white foster carers.
No reason has been given, although it may have something to do with the funeral taking place on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath.
As the meeting between Witkoff and Putin was taking place, Trump claimed talks were going in the right direction.
Trump, who cut his teeth professionally taking out loans as a property developer, has long confessed to liking a low interest rate policy.
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