After the long hike, she had already taken a shit behind a tree because the trail toilets were closed.

By the time I returned, he had taken a powder.

After the storm, the old house had been taken to the bricks by the demolition crew.

By the end of the meeting, the committee had taken a view that further research was necessary.

I have taken note of your concerns and will address them promptly.

He has taken a liking to the new coffee shop on Elm Street.

Despite the loud protests, she had taken no notice of the warning signs and continued down the path.

She had taken notice of the small discrepancies in the report and warned her manager.

Despite the budget cuts, the small nonprofit, taken on the chin by recent donation shortfalls, still managed to serve the community.

I've taken a look at the report and highlighted the main issues.