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Meanings of taken in English

Understood in a certain way; made sense of.

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Usage of taken in English
1
Although the actual encounter must have taken place thousands of years ago.
The Neutronium Alchemist
2
Mr Peart said public confidence has taken a battering over recent years.
Radio NZ
3
Steps are being taken in some countries to improve the situation, however.
The Irish Times
4
The Welsh government said steps were being taken to support young people.
BBC
5
No decision was taken today and the private hearing will continue tomorrow.
The Irish Times
6
However, he has taken on a more serious tone in recent days.
News.com.au
7
Priestley said some people had taken housing offered by the state government.
The Guardian
8
However, action needs to be taken to ensure it holds that position.
The Irish Times
9
Gardai said that the decision had been taken for public safety reasons.
The Irish Times
10
Here is another very similar example, taken from a recent Linux system:
Essential system administration, 3rd edition
11
Our number four slot this year is taken by the encryption debate.
Wired
12
The gay marriage law in Washington state has not yet taken effect.
Reuters
13
The government, he said, has taken appropriate measures in fighting the virus.
Reuters
14
The measures being taken will, of course, help to protect some homes.
The Irish Times
15
She said the data suggested the approach taken was the right one.
Radio NZ
16
Who knew what form mancery might have taken, seven thousand years ago?
Tetrarch (Well of Echoes)
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New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
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