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Latest post Fri, Nov 21 2008 9:20 PM by olga55. 2 replies.
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olga55  +  590343 Fri, 21 Nov 08 04:26 PM
Hello! What is the meaning of "take in" in this sentence:

"Councillor Howard Moscoe, who represents the city ward that takes in Zaritsky's building, told the meeting that infestation there is "now everywhere"

control??
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Madhulk  +  590348 Fri, 21 Nov 08 04:34 PM
Well, to me it sounds like includes. 

Think of take in as giving shelter (haven) to something. 
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olga55, 364 days ago
Madhulk, thank you.
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