Short
Short verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
Both words in one sentence
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The effect is in full force in the Toei anime, when gamers who take him on usually take the rope and hang themselves (figuratively speaking) in short order.
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In The Clone And The Tree Of Life, an animated short, a scientist clones Hitler as part of his plan to take over the world.
Source: You Cloned Hitler! -
The videos take the form of short (or not-so-short) films with entire storylines, frequently themed after literature, history or religion.
Source: Concept Video
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