takings

plural noun

tak·​ings ˈtā-kiŋz How to pronounce takings (audio)
chiefly British
: receipts especially of money

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In the opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts held that Tyler had a plausible case that the county violated the constitution's takings clause. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023 And nationwide takings collapsed down to just $8.6 million between Friday and Sunday, down more than 60% on the previous weekend, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway. Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2022 Throughout the critical holiday season of November and December, the National Retail Federation predicts retail takings will total between $942.6 to $960.4 billion, a 6% to 8% increase over last year. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022 As a result, many players — not just Bonds, Sosa and McGwire — cheated by takings these drugs. Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for takings 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of takings was circa 1593

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“Takings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takings. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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takings

plural noun
tak·​ings ˈtā-kiŋz How to pronounce takings (audio)
chiefly British
: receipts especially of money

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