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 yacht has even been nominated as a a finalist in two awards at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, taking place in February, offering the opportunity to catch one of the year’s most exciting events on one of the most exciting yacht launches of the last 12 months.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bakshi says that thus far participants in the Phase 2 trial, taking place in New Zealand, have shown steady sperm decline and that no safety issues have emerged.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah’s last laugh as host Having hosted the Grammys since 2021 — when much of the ceremony took place outside, with nominees wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic — Trevor Noah has said this will be his last time leading the show.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bakshi says that thus far participants in the Phase 2 trial, taking place in New Zealand, have shown steady sperm decline and that no safety issues have emerged.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Trevor Noah’s last laugh as host Having hosted the Grammys since 2021 — when much of the ceremony took place outside, with nominees wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic — Trevor Noah has said this will be his last time leading the show.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The awards will now take place on February 26, instead of February 27, at the l’Olympia concert hall in Paris, presided over by Camille Cottin and presented by Benjamin Lavernhe with support from a variety of French cinema artists.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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