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 fact that the wedding ceremony took place at Matilde’s family home made everything even more special.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Inaugural balls Three official inaugural balls will take place in the evening: the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Ball and the Starlight Ball.
—Chris Cameron, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Jingle took place at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas — home of the Kansas City Monarchs — between Nov. 29, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
The Ghostbusters shooting gallery attraction takes place in the team's firehouse headquarters (of course) and nearby is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants of any theme park worldwide.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Inaugural balls Three official inaugural balls will take place in the evening: the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Ball and the Starlight Ball.
—Chris Cameron, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Jingle took place at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas — home of the Kansas City Monarchs — between Nov. 29, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
The Ghostbusters shooting gallery attraction takes place in the team's firehouse headquarters (of course) and nearby is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants of any theme park worldwide.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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