took into account

phrase

past tense 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 took into account Nintendo previously said its pricing decisions took into account multiple costs, including memory, labor and shipping and tariffs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
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took 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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“Took into account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20into%20account. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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