How to Use take a/one's cue from in a Sentence
take a/one's cue from
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So take a cue from my family and keep a bag of it in your pantry.
— Sam Smart, Bon Appétit, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Or, take a cue from nail artist Amy Le and turn the mushroom caps into French tips.
— Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Jan. 2023 -
The Cowboys can take a cue from how the Saints use running back Alvin Kamara.
— Dallas News, 9 June 2022 -
But everyone should take a cue from the model and copy her dinner date look.
— Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023 -
For a clever way to get the job done, take a cue from Kim Armstrong, which places ecru and various shades of blue on full display.
— Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Keep in mind that your light positions can take a cue from the gathering spaces and the way your plants are laid out.
— Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 25 Apr. 2022 -
If the trailer is anything to go by, Fallout will take a cue from the video game and mix the doom and gloom with outlandish dark comedy.
— Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2023 -
If the trailer is anything to go by, Fallout will take a cue from the video game and mix the doom and gloom with outlandish dark comedy.
— Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 12 Apr. 2024 -
Or, take a cue from this best-selling shampoo, and moisturize your hair from the inside out.
— Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 -
Just take a cue from Jane Fonda who lightens up her natural gray strands with some streaks of white.
— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023 -
One is to take a cue from legumes, which, unlike cereals, can fix nitrogen, in a way.
— Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024 -
Camilla could take a cue from that dove of peace on the other scepter and refuse to carry the ivory scepter, as a peacemaking gesture to her stepson.
— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023 -
If hanging a wreath on your front door feels a tad basic, take a cue from Gillian Segal and opt for a cluster of varying branches.
— Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2023 -
But Fritjofsson does take a cue from Instacart in another way: ads.
— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023 -
In the meantime, thrifters may want to take a cue from this collector’s stroke of good fortune, and always double-check the bottoms of their ceramic goods.
— Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023 -
Beyond that, take a cue from Thewes and get acquainted with a pair of foam or silicone earplugs, or noise-canceling headphones.
— Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 June 2024 -
The transatlantic alliance should take a cue from the United Kingdom and begin training Ukrainian forces now to use the full range of weaponry the West can provide—but that should be just the beginning.
— Sam Greene, Foreign Affairs, 16 Mar. 2023 -
No matter the season, there’s nothing more essential in your closet than a white T-shirt, so take a cue from the Hello Sunshine founder and scoop up a fresh one this summer.
— Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023 -
Crossbody bags are a staple in every wardrobe, so take a cue from Sarah Jessica Parker and add a practical pick with a thick strap to your lineup now.
— Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023 -
When one looked particularly promising, McKeon would take a cue from Bruce Wasserstein and grab more of the riches for himself.
— Nathan Vardi, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 -
The tags take a cue from historic Green Book travel guides—scaling these features to the millions of hospitality businesses on the platform.
— Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2022 -
Otherwise, take a cue from Taylor's performance outfit and go for a flowy, ethereal dress in muted shades of purple, green, or cream.
— Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 20 Mar. 2023 -
Some fans have suggested Rendon take a cue from the Philadelphia Phillies for incentive.
— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024 -
Technically, Lululemon Align Pants are designed for yoga, but mom can take a cue from the many famous fans of the style and wear them anywhere and everywhere.
— Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2022 -
Any celebrity child of celebrities who is still struggling to answer the inevitable nepo baby question might take a cue from how Gigi Hadid has been talking about her own privilege.
— Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2023 -
The targets of Dominion’s remaining lawsuits, few of which have deep pockets and legal firepower at Fox’s level, are likely to take a cue from Dominion and Fox’s face-off, legal experts said.
— Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2023 -
Consider a dark color for unexpected accent pieces, such as a bold black light fixture, or take a cue from designers and try something a little more unexpected.
— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Along with boosting teacher pay and working conditions, Texas should take a cue from medical professions by funding a residency program that helps new educators prepare for the classroom.
— Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2023 -
When navigating this in-between period, take a cue from these fashion darlings and rely on a solid foundation of timeless tailoring, luxury leather jackets, strong suiting, and the occasional funky faux fur.
— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2023
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