take note
idiom
: 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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Pickleball fans, take note, too.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers, auditors and citizens in every state should take note.
—Sheila Weinberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
That is not a system worthy of public health — and history will take note.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
That left police without license plate or vehicle information to take note of.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers, auditors and citizens in every state should take note.
—Sheila Weinberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
That is not a system worthy of public health — and history will take note.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
That left police without license plate or vehicle information to take note of.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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