took hold
phrase
as in worked
to produce a desired effect
It was clear in the students' essays that her lessons had taken hold.
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took effect
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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“Took hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20hold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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