take place
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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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Argentina will now have to recompose and get ready for a tough Round of 16 match against Egypt, which will take place on Tuesday in Atlanta.
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
In the months since, speculation mounted over where and when the wedding would take place.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Argentina will now have to recompose and get ready for a tough Round of 16 match against Egypt, which will take place on Tuesday in Atlanta.
—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
In the months since, speculation mounted over where and when the wedding would take place.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
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“Take place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20place. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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