After her mentor's sudden departure, she had taken up the mantle of leadership with quiet determination.

By the time the speaker began, each guest had taken one's seat.

Our design team had really taken it to the next level with the new user interface.

He has taken it up the ass.

After I had taken out the trash, I realized I had left my keys on the kitchen counter.

Having taken upon oneself the role of team leader, Maria worked late every night to ensure the project's success.

One had taken it upon oneself to check the safety protocols before anyone else arrived.

A short walk in the park had taken the edge off my stress.

I didn't expect him to have drink taken so early in the night.

The painting had clearly taken someone's fancy before it was sold at auction.