taking place

Example Sentences

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The outbreak is taking place on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina and visited several remote islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Thurmond did not meet the polling threshold to qualify for Tuesday’s debate or an NBC/Telemundo face-off taking place on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It is often why you see a lot of the pushing and shoving taking place just before a corner taker delivers the ball into the box.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Powell’s term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, with Kevin Warsh’s Senate vote to confirm him as successor taking place as early as May 11.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

That’s the reason this assembly is taking place in the gym instead of the auditorium.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman