Taking Sentence Examples

I'm supposed to be taking care of you...

Taking you to see your father.

Had they been taking him for granted?

Yes, I am taking the regular college course for a degree.

Yes. But I like taking care of my children.

Without taking his eyes from it, he finally spoke.

Connie is taking me by to pick it up.

We've been down to the old house, taking some measurements.

He sure is taking his time investigating.

By taking a block of marble and carving a statue, or taking a handful of seed and growing a cornfield, you have combined your labor and know-how with something of little value and have created something of more value.

You know I love taking care of Tammy.

Like taking a job at the home of a stranger?

She wasn't accustomed to anyone taking the time to think of her.

It is very interesting to watch a plant grow, it is like taking part in creation.

Taking her in his arms, he held her close for a moment and then planted a kiss on her forehead.

As she glanced up, Morino and Alex started down the stairs, the tall lanky foreman taking two at a time.

It was getting late and the air was taking on a chill.

She was taking liberties he had been gentleman enough to resist.

Of course, it would be more profitable for the ranch if I culled those animals by taking them to the slaughter house.

Coming out was a totally new step and one I shouldn't be taking alone.

How is Howie taking it?

In the hall beyond, most of the murmured conversation was taking place as feet tromped around the house.

The events of the last few days coupled with the dread of the unknown future were taking their toll.

He stepped forward, taking the scissors from her in one hand and one of her wrists in the other.

Darkyn moved in and out of her slowly, taking her closer to her climax.

The group left the Jeep and spent more than an hour on foot with Cynthia taking infinite care with each of her photos.

I think I could cut it away.  I've tried taking off my shoe and maneuvering my foot every which way.

Children come a-berrying, railroad men taking a Sunday morning walk in clean shirts, fishermen and hunters, poets and philosophers; in short, all honest pilgrims, who came out to the woods for freedom's sake, and really left the village behind, I was ready to greet with--"Welcome, Englishmen! welcome, Englishmen!" for I had had communication with that race.

Some nights, dreams took her on a stealthy walk down the path, taking advantage of every bush for cover.

The money would assist in taking care of her schooling.

She glanced around at the arid camp, taking in the dusty tents and scraggly cacti..

I have to convince you; taking it on faith alone isn't enough.

That got me pissed off and Quinn accused me of always taking Howie's side.

Number three was a father taking a son from the boy's mother who held custody rights.

Martha made the call, saying she thought she saw a girl taking a short cut across the pond.

Saturday and Sunday were both productive days with four sessions taking place each day.

I have the least rewarding job of any of us so my desires are directed to family and this mind boggling venture Howie is taking us on.

We haven't discussed giving it up; only taking a short leave to have our baby.

He surprised me in a later conversation by mentioning he was taking steps to remedy the problem.

We stood back to back, holding hands and baby-stepped three hundred and sixty degrees, taking in the breath taking scene in all directions.

How are the other people who answer the tip lines taking it?

I would think if they see the connection they might be leery of taking our calls.

I knew this conversation deserved more thought on my part but it felt good taking some action, even if it might prove misguided.

I acted presumptuously in not taking the others, especially my, into my confidence.

The authorities were most sympathetic and cautioned me against taking short cuts when parking in the city at night.

I chastise myself for taking an undue risk, when other means are available.

Mr. Thomas Morley was admitted with a gunshot wound to his leg, sustained, according to him, when he was mugged in an alley while taking a short cut to his car.

Baby Claire helped too, by taking her turn by demanding attention while I spent the time worrying about how I could protect the nest of fragile souls under my care.

Jackson began taking notes.

Betsy was taking a long time.

Betty-Boop or whatever your name is, if you tarry much longer I may be forced to introduce myself, though taking you, at least at this time, would cause a mild alteration to my carefully formulated plans.

Betsy opened her purse and complied before reaching back and taking Molly's hand.

We stopped for an ice cream to compose our guest though I disliked taking the time from calling Daniel Brennan to run the license plate number we'd recorded.

Taking two prizes is a challenge but the ultimate reward will be worth the aggravation!

Howie refuses to leave without taking all those machines with him.

If I hadn't taken time to apply my sleeping solution to the rag, I'd have been in the process of taking them just as that police car with its flashing lights came rolling up!

While taking care of an infant?

Frank led me down a long corridor to a large conference room filled with perhaps thirty intent individuals, standing and sitting, some taking notes, others with few buried faces in computer screens.

Quinn tricked me by not admitting where he was taking me.

He looked at her again, taking in her warm features and shapely body.

She gazed up at him, soft eyes taking him in.

Sofi's skill relied mostly on reading the future of a specific soul by touching them, and he'd not let her within miles of a vamp since taking over her guardianship.

She hesitated before taking his hand.

She withdrew, taking the feeling of peace with her.

I'm taking calls and dealing with issues almost 24/7.

Jenn ran small wand over her body, eyes expertly taking in her skin.

I'm just taking a break.

I should start charging you for taking the edge off as often as I do.

And this is how I know you're not taking care of yourself as much as you should be.

We'll start by taking out what's here and the warehouse where he's storing weapons.

He hadn't said a word most of the day, taking in Dusty's world with fascination.

I'm not taking chances that mosquitoes or whatever remain.

What happened to taking care of Ohio?

Dusty and Talon rose, Talon taking the chance to launch himself at Dusty.

And we'll start by taking out one of their leaders.

So what if he failed at taking out a target?

The plan he'd begun to form was finally taking shape.

Dusty slammed the door behind him and entered the living room, his sharp gaze taking in every dark corner before he sat.

It, too, was empty, as if the Other had fled and was taking Yully with him.

I'm not taking you there, kiri.

Yully steadied her breathing and obeyed, taking comfort in the power of the site.

She finished spreading her woodchips and watched him, taking refuge against the drizzle in the protection of one column.

He held out a hand, and she hugged him instead of taking it.

Lacy wore a skirt too short and tight for office wear, but when you're the boss … "I noticed you've been taking a lot of sick time lately," Lacy said as Sofia entered the room.

Just said he wanted it done soon because he wasn't taking any risks, even if she hadn't started transforming yet.

The drug wore off, leaving her in a dark fog, hot and sweating with a different kind of headache, the kind she got after taking a lot of Dr. Mallard's drugs.

She trailed him up the stairs, taking in every inch of his perfectly round butt to his slender hips and thick back.

Sofia dropped her backpack onto the kitchen counter, taking in the damage.

We know where he's taking her.

She sat, taking in the Goth décor that made the study as welcoming as a graveyard.

Damian gritted his teeth, unable to unleash the blow that could destroy them all in a blink without taking out Sofia as well.

It's also a bond that folks in my position have to be careful about taking on, because it leaves me vulnerable.

She moved forward, taking refuge from him in his own arms, a reality that amused him.

Fuming anyway, she pushed the curtains away from the balcony door and stepped into the night, winter's chill taking some of the heat out of her.

Dusty groused, taking in the lopsided posters of cars and beer bottle décor.

Whoever is taking out the recruits knows who to hit first.

Her eyes had been shadowed since he met her, her own struggle with her new world taking a visible toll on her.

Claire glanced away then back at him, taking in the resolve on his face.

The walk was familiar, though he didn't recall ever taking it before.

He emerged into a busier hall and waited for her, taking her arm and leading her through the vamps.

Thank you for taking care of me.

He drove them through back roads and alleys to ensure no one followed before taking the highway and exiting into a direction that appeared to be nothing but desert.

Gabriel had been, and she was furious at herself for not taking him more seriously and for choosing to accept Darkyn's deal instead of taking a chance with Gabriel.

Even with him taking the edge off, reality still wasn't real.

You'll be taking a message from me to them.

One of them entered the bedroom, cold eyes taking in the surroundings.

I'm taking the dealer who hurt her.

Sprinkled in the assortment of oldies were a few exceptions—two couples both named Dawkins, and Pumpkin Green, a young man taking a break from his cross country hike to California in support of the homeless, or so he claimed.

Cynthia came to the rescue, taking the young girl's arm, and led her to the kitchen.

Then, with her head bowed, taking small spoonfuls, she asked, If I did something really bad—if I broke a really important rule, what would you do?

Yeah. The old guy who's always taking pictures.

I guess that shows they at least believed what they were doing was right—not just whacking you on the spur of the moment because they were mad as hell, taking their anger out on your backside.

The guests, apparently taking advantage of the improving weather, had not returned.

Dean could hear Randy taking a deep breath.

He set down his glass, and taking Cynthia's hand, retreated from the parlor to the kitchen, without even bothering to make an excuse.

That, and the little matter of a cookie in the oven of love, which seemed to be taking a back seat in her ire.

It doesn't seem as if we're taking this business of getting you elected very seriously.

Fred began sorting through his papers, taking his time, building the suspense.

At least we're taking some action, and we're doing it together—that makes me feel more secure.

To Dean, the tunnel was even more claustrophobic as he hunched forward, taking baby steps like a second grade schoolyard game.

Cynthia leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes while Brandon Westlake acted as if he were taking a Sunday afternoon ride in the park.

They paused on the front porch, taking off their boots and shaking their clothes in the afternoon sun.

Much as I'd like to, I won't ask her if her mother's maiden name was Plotke, nor will I tell her daddy's bones may be taking a motor home trip up the west coast—or that his pinkie is in your jewel case.

He looked scared to death, Cynthia said, taking her husband's arm.

There's others taking care of her.

How about taking care of her?

The Fred O'Connor Cyber Cafe was unplugged from electronic connection to the world at large, as the old gentleman was taking his sweet time moving his belongings downstairs.

Hours later they were still awake, talking intermittently, taking comfort in one another.

And Lydia's taking a sick day—woman stuff, I guess.

I'm not sure running against Lydia will be any easier than taking on Fitzgerald.

I'm taking another chance telling you, you know.

Um, it's … you know what, you can drink your tea and I'll make breakfast, Cora said, taking the eggs.

Rather than taking souls and risking a run-in with him or his dealers, the demons snatched the dead or killed whomever they wanted and brought them here, where they'd have more time for soul extraction.

Landon, start taking accountability of dealers and compasses throughout the day.

It involves them taking your soul and sending it to Hell.

She walked slowly, taking in everything from the patches of blue sky visible through the trees to the spring flowers sprinkling the forest floor.

The fifth demon had finished him off by crushing his skull and taking his soul.

Deidre bit her tongue to keep from taking the bait.

For taking a chance on me.

You're taking it personally.

Thinking of taking a dive in the lake and not surfacing again, except that it meant she'd lose her soul.

It was going to be hard, maybe even harder than finding his soul in the underworld, but the opportunity was theirs for the taking.

Taking her face in his hands, his thumbs stroked the soft skin on her cheeks.

Until now, money had aided him in taking care of her.

Being wrong won't stop her from taking Destiny if she's determined, though.

Anyway, I don't want anyone taking over the decision making for me.

They're having a spring festival at the preschool and I'm taking the boys.

After counting to ten and taking two deep breaths, she lifted her head and met his troubled gaze.

So you think she wants to get back at you by taking me away?

Thursday morning when Carmen was taking care of the horses, she noticed that Casper's nipples were dripping.

Gradually it faded into the distance, taking her heart with it.

We'll be taking him to ICU in a few minutes and it will be awhile before we know anything.

As May gave way to June, the lengthening daylight hours gave her more time to be with Jonathan and Destiny and still complete taking care of the animals before darkness.

She had been taking care of everything to do with their homes for the last few years, so that was familiar territory.

Sure, and everyone would have scandalized me for taking it away from his family and my own daughter.

Even the Reynolds loved him, and they had every reason to dislike him for taking her away from their son.

Early the next morning after taking Jonathan to school, she went back to the house and took care of the animals.

Taking a small tablet and a pencil from her purse, she put them in front of him.

All her emotional and physical efforts were directed toward helping him recover and taking care of things at home.

Otherwise, you start taking each other for granted.

Finally, taking a deep breath, she walked close to the bathroom and leaned against the wall.

The meeting only lasted an hour, and when she returned, Destiny was taking a nap.

Taking a deep breath, she plunged in.

Leaning forward, elbows on his knees, he rubbed his face with his hands finally taking his eyes off her face.

Thank you for taking care of me all this time.

I got used to you taking care of me.

Taking the risk, she began to type.

More than likely she was taking them out for a morning treat.

Not unless you've been taking hormones.

No one will fault you for taking that one step further and cleaning house, Dr. Wynn said with a faint smile.

Logan's taking off work early today, so we can have a long weekend at the beach.

Pausing at her normal bus stop, Deidre debated walking instead of taking the bus.

She needed to put more effort into taking advantage of life while she could.

Taking pity on the sad flowers, she bought a bunch before continuing on her journey home.

I'm taking a break.

He was, after all, taking time off work during the busiest time of the year for an accountant to be with her.

Your face may be blue and your hair pink, but I don't see you doing anything messy, like taking a shotgun to the head.

Or maybe, he wanted to get rid of his own regret at the idea of taking such a sweet soul, someone who might've been a kindred spirit in a different time and place.

Instead of taking a portal to his cabin in the Everdark forest, he hiked through the woods.

I'm not taking chances this happens again.

For the first time since taking over the underworld, he had a small semblance of direction.

Taking one arm gently, he turned her back to him and pushed her hair away to read the tattoo.

Not hesitating to hand over the compass, she appeared torn at taking the final step of betrayal.

Was it bloated, or did he look like he was taking a nap?

Thank you so much for taking me in and not throwing me out after what I told you.

With a trembling hand, Deidre reached out to him, taking one of his.

I've been taking a breather from that life.

And this is for taking Kris from me!

This will sound crazy, he said, taking a deep breath.

I'm taking steps to remedy those issues.

He was left feeling dirty, like he was leading her on with enough encouragement to keep her from taking matters into her own hands but not so much that her tumor grew.

Skin clammy with nervous sweat, Deidre concentrated on taking deep breaths.

Okay. You probably won't consider taking me with you when you leave here?

Getting me assigned to Darkyn and taking Gabriel, who won't want anything to do with you when he cares about me?

Ully reappeared with a carafe of whiskey and set it down, taking Andre's head nod as a cue to leave.

We nicknamed him the Phoenix, which is notorious for not only rising from ashes but also for taking down everyone and everything around them in flames.

Across the street, she imagined the man with the rockets taking careful aim at her.

When she got home, she was kicking Toby out, buying a gun, and taking back her life.

He didn't, instead taking only what he needed to survive.

Hannah and I plan on taking our honeymoon there.

She said you were interested in taking a walk around the estate.

One of them was taking her to his underworld.

He looked down at her again, his gaze taking in her face.

He stood in front of the glass French doors of the balcony, taking up the whole space with his massive frame and heavy trench coat.

Sasha chuckled, his gaze taking in the sarcophagus.

Three weeks ago, he.d bargained his soul in exchange for her taking Rhyn off her list of those to be made dead-dead.

Recently, he.d begun thinking he.d need more if he were taking on demons, Immortals, and anything else the Dark One would throw at him.

Jared limped after him and appeared beside him on the cliff edge, taking in the morning view of grey skies and green forest with a look of distaste.

He flew to the forest and shape shifted into a jaguar as he dropped to the ground, taking off through the forest.

With her arm bleeding, she couldn.t risk drawing the attention of the Immortals by taking the front stairwell even to meet her sister.

Maybe Gabriel taking her to Death would make the lives of those around her easier.

I was taking a bath earlier and I heard sounds in the hallway.

She opened the door to her tiny room, taking in the two twin beds with sagging metal frames.

Katie hesitated to speak her mind, her gaze taking in Sasha.s beat-up body.

Gabriel stopped and looked at him, taking in the dagger at his belt.

She felt his pain once more at taking away everything Rhyn had and pitied the assassin, despite her predicament.

Katie stood on her tiptoes and looked up, taking one last look at the blue sky before she held her breath and ducked beneath the water.

How did you tell your best friend that aliens were real and oh, by the way, I married one and am taking you with me to his planet, for your own good?

Kiera's eyes strayed from Evelyn's, and she twisted all the way around, taking in everything, before she started to cry.

He was kidnapping her, taking her far away to a place Evelyn would never find her.

Where are you taking me?

He studied her, dark depths taking her in with quiet intensity she was not yet accustomed to.

Her position at the table shifted as the program grew more complex; she dropped her feet to the ground and leaned forward, taking in the rapidly changing situation.

You're taking a break from the Council?

He wasn't taking chances she'd survive.

She reviewed the last several days, taking in the swelling number of enemies in the skies and on the ground.

Mansr tripped, taking all three of them down.

Romas whirled at the name, and she ran into him before taking a quick step back.

But he if thought her dead, and he was taking revenge on Qatwal, then some part of him must've cared!

Despite the piercing gaze she'd never quite gotten used to, she stepped past Jetr and looked up at her mate, taking him in breathlessly once again.

They gazed at each other for a long moment, each taking the other in.

Cynthia rose to join her, taking her arm.

You should consider taking steps to assure your husband understands that you've left him for good and want no further contact with him.

But she's taking hers much more seriously.

And we both know if Shipton is a beater, chances are good she'll just keep on taking it, until he kills her or gets what he wants.

By the time Dean huffed his way downstairs from the last trip, everyone was assembled in the parlor, and introductions were taking place.

It's out of doors, but even in the winter it's like taking an outdoor bath.

Who says I'm just taking it up?

But she's such a mouse, she stays with him, taking it on the chin, so to speak.

Not after she'd been working at it awhile, Cynthia answered, not taking her eyes from the page as she continued to work.

Much of the climbing activity was taking place in an area called The Schoolroom, with various routes classified and given names— Verminator, Duncan's Delight and Bloody Sunday.

Shipton laughed, never taking his eyes from Cynthia.

He and his climbing friends are taking Donnie to dinner later.

Effie, you're far too intelligent to not know Claire is constantly taking advantage of you.

There is much in the newspapers about closing the saloons and dance halls and even taking away the slot machines.

Thank you, Reverend Martin, for taking me away, even for just an afternoon.

Fred joined Dean in the dining room, taking up the duty of chatting with the guests, a task Dean was not yet ready to perform after a less-than-complete night's sleep.

Even Fred O'Connor was taking the day off from his historical research to watch the festivities.

The largest group was assembled below the bridge where some activity was taking place.

Before Dean could remember what Shanghai offered for public transportation, Fred set about taking care of the needs and concerns of the returning guests.

I just hope God doesn't punish me by...taking my mother.

That doesn't sound very smart on your part, taking on a guy with a tool like that in his hand.

If you were in a beauty contest with Shipton, it wouldn't be you taking home the medals.

Fred, who had been taking it all in, gave a snort of laughter.

He and Ryland were taking pictures.

Yup. I can't see any of the ice climbers taking Shipton seriously enough to bother to dump him.

They're starting on the ice climbers but they're only taking about five minutes with each of 'em. I think Penny is in there now.

The Quincys are out, taking pictures around town and then off to the library.

How come you're still taking notes?

You're just not up to your usual detective-sharpness so I'm taking on the bulk of this here investigation.

Everyone thinks it's finished, except Fred who is still taking notes.

Maybe he didn't stop Edith Shipton from taking her own life and maybe he couldn't have done so if he'd tried, but the bottom line scrawled in bold print said he stood idly by while it happened.

Was he being unfair, taking the easy way out?

He'd be taking a big risk and going to a lot of trouble just because I took a couple of swings at him.

Granted, Shipton was taking a slight chance, but a mighty slim one.

Later, as they descended the stairs to the hall, Dean commented, "It's nice to think Annie and her friends are up there in heaven smiling down on us, probably thinking that we're nuts for always taking on everyone's problems."

He paused momentarily, taking in her beauty.

Just when they were getting a little tipsy and their inhibitions were taking a walk, but before they were slurring their words.

Jackson stood in front of the open refrigerator, taking out bags one at a time, tasting, then either putting them back or on the table.

Why's he taking your car?

Jackson walked around taking in the art, and searching for three oils he intended to buy.

Jackson sat in the chair by the window, taking in the landscape.

When the couple returned, they heard the music, and Sarah said, "He's not taking this very well, is he?"

She glanced down, taking a moment to compose herself, and then placed her hand over Jackson's.

Taking in the scene, Victor pushed Cassandra toward Jackson bellowing, "Take him!"

Taking a sip of the wine colored liquid, he sat the glass in a coaster on the smooth mahogany desk and dropped the letter beside it.

Being subservient is taking a backward step for women.

I have no intention of being subservient - and how is that taking a backward step, anyway?

Taking a deep breath, she hesitantly inserted her hand into the birth canal and carefully slid it along the tiny leg until she felt the muzzle.

Taking mincing steps so that the water wouldn't slosh out of the buckets, she worked her way toward the barn door.

If it isn't the skunks and opossum killing the chickens, it's the weeds taking over the garden.

The sound of running water from the bathroom proclaimed that Katie was taking a shower.

Who's taking care of the farm?

Josh is taking care of the goats?

I've been taking care of you since you were born.

I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself, but if you think I want to spend the rest of my life like this, you don't know me at all.

Somehow I get the idea he'd be taking on more than he could handle.

Katie was expecting a child now - Katie, who had trouble taking care of herself.

Brady growled, taking the box.

The brunette obeyed, taking her place at his left.

How many of the anti-sleepers have you been taking?

She thought of Elise's security detail and then of the Vice President, the President's staff, the renowned scholars and businessmen taking refuge there.

His gaze went to her wrist, and he closed the distance between them, taking it.

Elise did so grudgingly, taking in the PMF insurgents crowded around.

I'm not taking any chances.

This is what you're taking west.

Lana stared at his wide chest, taking him in with a look of desire.

He also knew Tim wouldn't consider this part of taking care of her.

Your performance on the couch makes me think you're not above taking what you want, either, she reminded him.

If nothing else, she wanted to correct him about the Peak, to tell him she'd thought she'd been saving everyone on the mountain by taking the very keypads that might kill them in the hands of a traitor.

Brady met her gaze again, taking in the array of emotions crossing her features.

Brady ignored Dan, eyes taking in the progress of their preparations to leave.

Brady rested his laser gun on his shoulder, taking in the undisturbed minefield and pieces of bodies remaining after several of the intruders tried to cross the bio-elim field before it was disabled.

They moved on, taking circuitous routes back to the underground entrance in case they were being watched.

He'd regretted taking her to his bed initially but now wished he'd taken up her offer to become his companion, even if only for the few nights they had together.

Only now, he couldn't help thinking she was the only woman he'd ever met he would even consider taking such an oath to.

We're taking it a day at a time.

It's taking three so-called experts way too long to figure it out.

Brady threw himself down, rolled, and ran, taking cover behind a boulder as the laser missile exploded the ground in front of him.

She traced the scars along one side of his face, taking in his features with concern.

I'm taking her out of the underworld.

Rhyn glanced at him, taking in the arm in a sling.  Kris was healing from an attacker Rhyn had saved him from, the day Katie killed herself.

He ascended two floors to the hallway where Kris's supplies had been stocked.  He recalled how hard it could be taking care of a helpless creature like Katie or Toby.  He strode to the chamber that had served as a department store full of clothing to Kris's Immortals.  Not surprised to find the chamber ransacked, he sifted through the remaining clothing on the floor.  He guessed Toby's size and stuffed a bag with a few items before going to the food supplies.

Katie frowned.  In the course of a day, Gabe had gone from emotional to unaffected when discussing Death.  He was distracted, and she felt like she was talking to someone completely different.  Blaming herself for taking his mind off of their survival, she fell silent and followed him.   Briars and branches caught her pant legs, and she found herself slowing to push more and more of the jungle's flora out of the way.  Gabe, too, began to struggle with the bramble, and she noticed the jungle no longer laid their path before him.  Instead of clearing away to allow them passage, it stayed where it was, obstructing them.

Straight to Death.  If what Gabe said was true, he was taking her to the only way out of the underworld.  And yet, she feared what that would mean.  Was she supposed to reason with Death?

He's just taking it to the next level.

You were taking her straight to Death.

I was taking a route no one else could track.

Let me guess.  That happens tonight, if I don't get to wherever it is Gabe was taking me.