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

What'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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Discussions about money and earnings might take place. —

Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024 The 2025 La Onda takes place the weekend after BottleRock, which will be May 23-25, at the same site. —

Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Finalists will be announced on Nov. 14, and fan voting will take place for the following week before winners are announced at 12 p.m. —

Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 The judging takes place the following night, which means the bakers have to ensure their cakes stay fresh for more than a day. —

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take place