take form

idiomatic phrase

: to assume a definite or distinctive form : take shape

By the end of the day, the computer gave him billions of possible amino-acid combinations and recommended the best one. … About a minute later, he noticed that the protein was taking form.—

Michael Elliott

But in Silicon Valley one finds innovative ideas taking form not merely in such things as product design or manufacturing process, but also in employee relations.—

Edward K. Yasaki

When they got to the top, Esperanza looked out over the valley. … Below, she could see the white roofs of the cabins in straight rows, the fields beginning to take form …—

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Examples of take form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With this color palette, a sophisticated collection was allowed to take form. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024 It’s led to some offshoots calling off heterosexual dating entirely, taking form as the more radical 4B movement in South Korea. —

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2024 André’s metaphoric description of how each collection takes form extends to the continuity from one season to the next. —

Carol Rh Malasig, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 After years of planning and much anticipation, the world’s largest wildlife crossing is starting to take form over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. —

Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take form

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