When he said the software would fix the problem, I decided not to take someone's word for it and ran my own diagnostics.

When the project's deadline was moved up, Maria decided to take the bull by the horns and reorganize the team's schedule.

Take it from me, investing in index funds usually pays off in the long run.

When the team needed a leader, he chose to take a back seat and let the younger members try their ideas.

It's impressive how she can take something in stride, like a canceled flight, and calmly rebook a later one.

To take one's lumps is often the only way some victims survive violent attacks.

Many teachers take a dim view of students using phones during class.

If you take that quote out of context, it can make her comments sound offensive.

When rumors threatened to ruin her colleague's reputation, Maria was the first to take up the cudgel for her, confronting the accusers and presenting the facts.

He told me he'd be willing to take it up the ass if it meant keeping our relationship.