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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Americans who are concerned today about the rampant corruption of our political system and capture of our economy should take note, show up and make sure their voices are heard in our own elections next week. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Tech analyst Dan Ives remained characteristically bullish in a first-take note from his Yorkville Ives equity research. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 As the women of the village take note of the Wicker Husband’s presence, the men gripe at his open displays of affection, and the Tailor’s Wife balks. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 But residents should take note of whether those exposures are dangerous or simply annoying. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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