take place
idiomatic phrase
: happen, occur
The conference is scheduled to take place in June.
Fighting over a disputed section of the border is taking place in remote jungle …—
James Brooke
James BrookeWhat's clear amid the debate is that a remarkable revolution has taken place in the care and treatment of America's children.—LynNell Hancock et al.
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According to the University of Michigan, however, the event took place after Dvorak and other American athletes left the competition area.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the last 130 years of record-keeping, the top five warmest years took place in the last decade.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another search is expected to take place this afternoon.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the last 130 years of record-keeping, the top five warmest years took place in the last decade.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another search is expected to take place this afternoon.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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