She took him from behind and surprised him.

He took the red pill and entered the matrix.

He took a ride to Tyburn.

She took a bite out of the apple.

She took the red eye flight to New York.

The new dress took her fancy.

He took one for the team and sacrificed his own success for the benefit of the group.

She took a back seat during the meeting.

He took up the gantlet and faced his opponent.

He took up the gauntlet and challenged his opponent to a duel.