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takes place

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verb

  • To happen or occur, especially in a particular location or at a specific time.

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He began that manuscript, which takes place on the reservation, as an undergraduate at Princeton, in Toni Morrison’s long-fiction workshop.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The alleged attacker's motive remains unknown and Albanese has refused to speculate while the investigation takes place.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

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  • is staged
  • is held
  • unfolds
  • plays out

Possible Antonyms

  • is called off
  • is delayed
  • falls through
  • is canceled
  • is postponed

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