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as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
took in the stray dog
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Recent Examples of take in
The best of them was likely their own Paris Theatre in New York, which took in perhaps $15,000, a substantial part of that a Saturday night personal appearance show.
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Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
The part near Penticton in the valley's southern section passes by various wineries and breweries and has numerous scenic overlooks where visitors can take in unblemished views.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Warners did not release grosses for the film in North America, but did report numbers from overseas, where Juror #2 took in $5 million from six markets where his movies have done especially well, such as France.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
The last traffic count on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge was taken in 2023, according to Jake Ryle, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
The part near Penticton in the valley's southern section passes by various wineries and breweries and has numerous scenic overlooks where visitors can take in unblemished views.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Warners did not release grosses for the film in North America, but did report numbers from overseas, where Juror #2 took in $5 million from six markets where his movies have done especially well, such as France.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
The last traffic count on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge was taken in 2023, according to Jake Ryle, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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The tools take advantage of Generative adversarial networks, which, in essence, try to trick the AI algorithm with incorrect (i.e., adversarial) data.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The roster includes Alex Cooper, Alix Earle, Charli D’Amelio, Jake Shane, Kai Cenat and Emma Chamberlain.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The dress included a high neckline and slightly elevated shoulders.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The public safety building will house both Lake Travis Fire Rescue, also known as ESD No. 6, and the Bee Cave Police Department, which is currently housed in the old City Hall.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The new 12,345-square-foot brewpub, co-owned by Dennis Kramer-Wine and Alexandra Nowell, will house a restaurant on the main floor.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Have both deceived themselves about their ambitions, their desires, their essential natures?Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving regulators who approved the 737 Max.David Koenig, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Larger starter kits frequently contain parts for related projects, and buying one can often be easier than compiling an extensive shopping list.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The mines are contained in a $275 million package of new military assistance announced by the Biden administration Wednesday.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Kids are just as accommodating, or at least as flexible, with their push notification options.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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But perhaps her biggest challenge, besides working under Scott’s famously tight shooting schedule, was accommodating the director’s very specific vision for characters like Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), Lucius’s estranged mother who, now married to Acacius, is living under house arrest.Elaina Patton, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Don't be fooled: the CFP's rankings are what determines whether a team will be in the playoffs.Ross Terrell, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The defendants’ last-minute attempt to rebrand their ER reboot as The Pitt is not fooling anyone.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thousands of police officers were deployed across Paris, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week’s violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In a letter sent to football players and their families, Kelly Lara, an assistant district superintendent, said two incidents occurred involving racist speech made toward, and about, a Black teammate.Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Take in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20in. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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