taken account of

phrase

past participle of take account of
as in considered
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) She decided to offer her services on a sliding scale, taking account of local income disparities.

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taken into account
Phrase
  • With other income sources and funding responsibilities taken into account, the county budget for fiscal year 2027 is about $9 billion.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The family disputes the characterization of his case, arguing that his pending asylum application and work authorization should have been taken into account as his immigration case proceeds through the courts.
    Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
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“Taken account of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20account%20of. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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