take into account
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as in consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
Taking into account the possibility of stormy weather, we decided to spring for a cabin instead of pitching a tent.
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Recent Examples of take into account
The wet bulb globe temperature measures heat stress in direct sunlight, taking into account temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Other related rosters, such as the Billboard 200, also take into account streaming activity.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
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Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The immense viewership totals for Kansas City don’t take into account the number of people watching at the Fan Festival, Power & Light District, Sporting Park or any other watch parties that are being held around the city.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
By optimizing the material thicknesses and other device parameters, and taking into account exciton physics, the researchers calculate a maximum efficiency of almost 13 percent.
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Prachi Patel,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 June 2023
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Other related rosters, such as the Billboard 200, also take into account streaming activity.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.
—
Brian Bossak,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The immense viewership totals for Kansas City don’t take into account the number of people watching at the Fan Festival, Power & Light District, Sporting Park or any other watch parties that are being held around the city.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
By optimizing the material thicknesses and other device parameters, and taking into account exciton physics, the researchers calculate a maximum efficiency of almost 13 percent.
—
Prachi Patel,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 June 2023
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“Take into account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20into%20account. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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