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
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  • In October, the Supreme Court overturned the valuation, ruling that Roh’s father’s financial contribution should not be taken into account.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Jaffery’s primary care physician expected all this would be taken into account before, during and after her tummy tuck, breast lift with implants and Brazilian butt lift.
    David J. Neal July 23, Miami Herald, 23 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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