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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The first marches took place in downtown Tehran, with participants demonstrating against rising inflation and the falling value of the national currency, the rial.
—ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
But the skaters weren't able to sort out the red tape before the Olympic roster was submitted Saturday, and they were headed home by the time a gala celebration took place Sunday.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Cotton told the Los Angeles Times that filming primarily takes place in the castle's downstairs portion.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The mission, which will take place Thursday through Saturday, is designed to explore the framework for possible military contributions to ensure security in the region, Germany’s Defense Ministry said, including maritime surveillance capabilities.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
But the skaters weren't able to sort out the red tape before the Olympic roster was submitted Saturday, and they were headed home by the time a gala celebration took place Sunday.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Cotton told the Los Angeles Times that filming primarily takes place in the castle's downstairs portion.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The mission, which will take place Thursday through Saturday, is designed to explore the framework for possible military contributions to ensure security in the region, Germany’s Defense Ministry said, including maritime surveillance capabilities.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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