take note

phrase

: to notice or give special attention to someone or something
She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
She took note of the exact time.

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Gulf officials take note of the rising support among both Democrats and Republicans to redirect American military and economic support for the Middle East back home stateside. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 Comfort and polish aren’t mutually exclusive—take note from Avantika Vandanapu. Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 These polling inaccuracies may reveal a potential blind spot toward progressives, Smith says, explaining that Democrats are likely to take note as Wisconsin heads into its primary next week. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Perry notes that, in addition to a clean machine and equipment, clean water is another crucial component that better cafés always take note of using. Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take note

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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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