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.
LynNell Hancock et al.Examples of take place in a Sentence
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This year, the event took place Aug. 3 at the Columbia Center, an office park with a massive lot that can fit all the vehicles and festivities.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
According to statements from Russia, a meeting between Trump and Putin could take place next week.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
In-person hearings with the Board of Equalization take place exclusively at the Jackson County Assessment office at 1300 Washington Street.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
The festival, returning for a third year, takes place at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester from Aug. 7-10.
Headliners that include Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Hardy and Bailey Zimmerman close out each night, with other acts performing throughout the day.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
According to statements from Russia, a meeting between Trump and Putin could take place next week.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
In-person hearings with the Board of Equalization take place exclusively at the Jackson County Assessment office at 1300 Washington Street.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
The festival, returning for a third year, takes place at Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester from Aug. 7-10.
Headliners that include Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Hardy and Bailey Zimmerman close out each night, with other acts performing throughout the day.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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