take place
idiomatic phrase
: happen, occur
The conference is scheduled to take place in June.
Fighting over a disputed section of the border is taking place in remote jungle …—
James Brooke
James BrookeWhat's clear amid the debate is that a remarkable revolution has taken place in the care and treatment of America's children.—LynNell Hancock et al.
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The launch of the initiative will take place on Feb. 21 after New York Fashion Week with an exclusive celebration hosted by Dale Noelle and True Model Management.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Another exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners was scheduled to take place on Saturday.
—James MacKenzie, Emily Rose, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Set to take place at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, the service will honor the life and legacy of the influential Hip-Hop impresario.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The film takes place during President Trump’s first term.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Another exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners was scheduled to take place on Saturday.
—James MacKenzie, Emily Rose, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Set to take place at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, the service will honor the life and legacy of the influential Hip-Hop impresario.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The film takes place during President Trump’s first term.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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