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.
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Some of my fondest memories with her take place in the kitchen, which was adorned with timeless decor, elegant dinnerware, and, like that of many grandmothers, vintage Tupperware.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Presented by Capital One, the collaboration dinner with Chef Amosu and Oyediran took place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation at New York City’s Pier 57 on September 30th, 2025.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Vendors will be on site and a fly tying demonstration by local guide Brian Wise will take place.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
The most recent of SpaceX's private human spaceflights, a mission known as Fram2, took place in April.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Presented by Capital One, the collaboration dinner with Chef Amosu and Oyediran took place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation at New York City’s Pier 57 on September 30th, 2025.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Vendors will be on site and a fly tying demonstration by local guide Brian Wise will take place.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
The most recent of SpaceX's private human spaceflights, a mission known as Fram2, took place in April.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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