take place
Idioms-
Happen, occur, as in Let me know where the ceremony will take place . [Second half of 1700s]
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take the place of . Substitute for, as in These glasses will have to take the place of wine goblets , or Jane took her sister's place in line . [Second half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Events cannot alter the movement of visitors, wildlife or traffic, close roads or trails, or take place in designated wilderness areas.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Times Gold Award will take place at 8 p.m. during the celebration and tasting of the 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, chosen by restaurant critics Bill Addison and Jenn Harris.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Most black bear “attacks” are actually defensive actions, and generally take place if an animal is protecting cubs, startled or scared, according to the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
But shortly afterwards, the Uefa official returned to the media room to announce that the Republic of Ireland's training session had also been postponed, with no time given for when it might take place.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
She wanted the grand procession to take place on March 3, 1913, the day before the inaugural parade for the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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