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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His office looks at the business' activities to understand what will take place on site.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Wisconsin State Fair takes place July 31 through Aug. 10 at State Fair Park.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Without spring break crowd, free RSVPs fill music showcases
The event took place under mostly sunny skies, with whiplash temperatures that swung from nighttime lows in the 40s during the early part of the fest to daytime highs in the 90s during the second half.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Sundance Institute has announced the six artists participating in the 2025 edition of its Trans Possibilities Intensive, taking place online from July 28–30.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
Wisconsin State Fair takes place July 31 through Aug. 10 at State Fair Park.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Without spring break crowd, free RSVPs fill music showcases
The event took place under mostly sunny skies, with whiplash temperatures that swung from nighttime lows in the 40s during the early part of the fest to daytime highs in the 90s during the second half.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Sundance Institute has announced the six artists participating in the 2025 edition of its Trans Possibilities Intensive, taking place online from July 28–30.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 July 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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