The books were taken back to the library after the semester ended.

They'd all taken the piss when I said I was moving back to London, but I wasn't joking.

She had taken off her coat and sat by the window.

She had taken offense at his remark, though he meant it as a joke.

By the time I returned from the trip, the plants had already been taken care of by my neighbor.

The subsidiary was taken over by a multinational corporation last year.

Many fans believed the champion had taken a dive in the rematch.

Despite his determination, he had taken the count before the final bell and could no longer stand.

She had taken the time to read every report before the meeting.

By the time we reached the summit, she had already taken a picture of the sunrise.