take the shape of

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: to look like

The cloud took the shape of a dog.

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These appearances take the shape of friendly hangouts where Trump and the hosts cover topics like sports, libertarianism, free speech, dads, and conspiracy theories, a topic that connects with the former president’s vigorous deployment of baseless claims. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024 Sometimes, the most extravagant materials can even take the shape of a headscarf. —

Paige Stables, Allure, 22 July 2024 The entryway to the Detroit Remediation Forest will take the shape of crowns honoring African queens Queen Idia of Benin and Queen Ranavalona III of Madagascar, drawing comparisons to the dual-female leadership of Canfield Consortium co-founders Kim and Rhonda Theus. —

Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2024 And so the recipes take the shape of the people who find them, defining small moments and changing with time and place. —

Lisa Donovan, New York Times, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the shape of

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