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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UBS was charged as criminally liable for the alleged money laundering as Credit Suisse’s successor, though the alleged conduct took place in 2016.
As soon as Taylor brandished a yellow, the VAR immediately sent him to the screen because the check had taken place during treatment.
From BBC
Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning.
From BBC
Other parts of the score feature jazz percussion and trumpets befitting 1950s England, where the story takes place.
From Los Angeles Times
The draw will then take place between 9 and 11 a.m., followed by an hour of analysis and interviews, ending at noon.
From Los Angeles Times
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