take shape
Example Sentences
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Kosterman's passion for racing took shape at the age of six.
From BBC
A long bearish descending triangle has taken shape, and Thursdays break above could be powerful, as we know from false moves come fast ones in the opposite direction.
From Barron's
The field of candidates did not take shape until the week of the February filing deadline.
From Los Angeles Times
The restaurant chain reported lower profit and revenue in its latest quarter, but the CEO says efforts to turn it around are taking shape.
This idea is just taking shape in my brain, but I can’t handle a Dad-and-Celia fight with Brie and Teddy watching.
From Literature
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