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take note

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  1. Also, take notice. Pay attention, as in Take note, not one man here is wearing a tie, or The aide took notice of the boys throwing spitballs and reported them. An antonym is take no notice of, meaning “ignore,” as in Take no notice of them and they'll stop teasing you. [Late 1500s] Also see take notes.


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Parents take note: The film more than rightly earns its PG-13 rating.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

"We take note of it and respect this decision, which applies to everyone," he said on X, vowing to continue fighting against what he described as "a deadly poison for our children".

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

A peek into the future of restaurant reservations: If you’re making plans for a fancy dinner this weekend, take note: A big “upgrade” is coming to your favorite restaurants—to diners’ detriment.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

But take note if you are planning to visit the east coast of England - you may come across some mist.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

After some time walking, she told me to take note of a special place called Independence Hall, where she said our Founding Fathers and Mothers let freedom ring throughout the land.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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