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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The couple announced the news in a sweet Instagram post Monday, complete with numerous photos of their big day, which naturally took place on a farm.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025
Marcello’s first show takes place at Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, a striking Renaissance church, before canals flood the venue, sending guests scrambling for rain boots and ponchos.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The four-day event, which took place in Phoenix, was the first since Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The Reiners' children, Jake and Romy Reiner, have said that a memorial service for their parents will take place at a later date.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025
Marcello’s first show takes place at Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, a striking Renaissance church, before canals flood the venue, sending guests scrambling for rain boots and ponchos.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The four-day event, which took place in Phoenix, was the first since Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The Reiners' children, Jake and Romy Reiner, have said that a memorial service for their parents will take place at a later date.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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