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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When the client first approached the therapist to engage in services, the person was the first to know about what was taking place.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The game closed out the season series between the last two Eastern Conference champions, with all four meetings taking place in the last 30 days.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of the games that were allegedly impacted took place in early 2024.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Bryant was originally scheduled to play at Cabot on Thursday, but the game will now take place at Hornet Arena.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The game closed out the season series between the last two Eastern Conference champions, with all four meetings taking place in the last 30 days.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of the games that were allegedly impacted took place in early 2024.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Bryant was originally scheduled to play at Cabot on Thursday, but the game will now take place at Hornet Arena.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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