take into account

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as in consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) Taking into account the possibility of stormy weather, we decided to spring for a cabin instead of pitching a tent.

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Recent Examples of take into account Successful cross-border financial planning should take into account both countries’ tax and regulatory frameworks as well as your future goals, spending needs and currency risk. Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The top 10 list takes into account restaurants across the entire Oklahoma City area. Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026 Preller will also take into account the state of the club’s farm system, which may not offer a lot of help in trade talks. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Soto wants to take into account what’s best for his body and for the team in the second half of the season. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Program planning needs to take into account the fun factor without losing efficacy. Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 The wet bulb globe temperature measures heat stress in direct sunlight, taking into account temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer. Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 The immense viewership totals for Kansas City don’t take into account the number of people watching at the Fan Festival, Power & Light District, Sporting Park or any other watch parties that are being held around the city. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
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take account of
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  • The parliamentary finance committee had said the revision took account of the economic impact of Middle East conflict impact and higher copper and cobalt price assumptions.
    Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

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“Take into account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20into%20account. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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