I'm afraid I've been taken bad and won't be able to come to the party tonight.

I have taken a short break from work.

He had taken her as a slave.

The bird has taken flight.

The plan has taken shape and is ready to be implemented.

She has taken a flutter and tried skydiving for the first time.

He has taken the studs off his shoes.

She has taken the lead in the race.

She has taken the initiative to start a new project.

Protesters have taken to the streets to demand justice.