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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In March, Netanyahu hit out at U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer for his suggestion that elections should take place after the war on Gaza winds down.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
As soon becomes obvious, lots of things in these pages take place just for show; hypocrisy reigns, and in one way or another, almost everyone is playing a part.
—Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The area where the assault took place is outside a McDonald's and several other businesses.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Now that the dust has settled on the sequel’s disastrous opening weekend, plenty of soul-searching is taking place on the Burbank lot.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
As soon becomes obvious, lots of things in these pages take place just for show; hypocrisy reigns, and in one way or another, almost everyone is playing a part.
—Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The area where the assault took place is outside a McDonald's and several other businesses.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Now that the dust has settled on the sequel’s disastrous opening weekend, plenty of soul-searching is taking place on the Burbank lot.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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