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 …—
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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 award ceremony and screening will take place on Locarno’s Piazza Grande on August 14.
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The demonstrations will take place all over the country on Saturday, coinciding with the parade Trump has planned to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 June 2025
The award ceremony and screening will take place on Locarno’s Piazza Grande on August 14.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2025
The Central Stage showcase will take place on July 8.
Small Screen, Big Ambitions
Another pivotal development in this year’s industry program is the expansion beyond feature films to embrace small-screen content, made possible through a new partnership with Central European Media Enterprises.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 June 2025
The demonstrations will take place all over the country on Saturday, coinciding with the parade Trump has planned to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 June 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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