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单词 takings
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takings

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Owners could also make a takings claim if regulations go too far in restricting their use of the land. Stephanie Elam, CNN, 10 July 2022 The organizations note that box office takings were 66% lower than the $134 million registered in the first six months of 2019, the most recent pre-COVID year. Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 July 2022 The lawsuit asserts that the law violates the Second Amendment and the takings clause under the Fifth Amendment, and the due process clause under the Fourteenth Amendment. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2022 The 42-year-old said his takings have almost doubled to about 300 rupees a day—that is roughly $4, and more than the average daily wage for a farm laborer in Bihar, India’s poorest state. Rajesh Roy, WSJ, 27 May 2022 After at least 15 years in prison here, Kotey’s plea agreement calls for him to be transferred to the United Kingdom where he would be sentenced to life without chance of parole in five murders and seven hostage-takings. Emily Sacia, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2022 Tearful leave-takings have been occurring daily on the Ukrainian side of the border. Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2022 Last year, bitcoin miners raked in $16.7 billion in revenue, more than the combined takings of the previous three years. Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022 The family recognized before the needless takings of freedom that people on their own were going to take precautions in response to a spreading virus. John Tamny, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1593, in the meaning defined above

takings

plural noun

as in earnings

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • earnings
  • profit
  • reimbursement
  • repayment
  • reparation
  • restitution
  • redress
  • overtime
  • recoupment
  • recompense
  • yield
  • wage
  • compensation
  • salary
  • double time
  • paycheck
  • remittance
  • emolument
  • remuneration
  • return
  • pay
  • nominal wages
  • minimum wage
  • stipend
  • time and a half
  • living wage
  • requital
  • payment
  • pay envelope
  • take-home pay
  • hire
  • packet
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