taken into account

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past participle of take into account
as in considered
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 taken into account Making novel genes is not new, but creating an entire functional genome is much trickier—genes have complex patterns of interaction, and all their cascading effects need to be taken into account for the result to function as a comprehensive body. Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026 With all that taken into account, there is growing pessimism at the Barcelona end over their chances of signing Alvarez by the end of the window. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 So that's all taken into account for our game plan this weekend. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 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 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 Butter, milk and ice cream were also found to cost less today when inflation is taken into account. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

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“Taken into account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20into%20account. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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