taking place

Example Sentences

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He noted that the drills were taking place at locations scheduled to host Olympic events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

And, while there’s been some sector rotation taking place in recent sessions, it remains the case that much of the market’s gains of late have been driven by optimism over artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A production that possesses a sense of intimacy, despite taking place in one of Manhattan’s larger venues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Surveys commissioned by Virgin Media O2 found UK adults on average spent four hours per day on their phone, with 36% of this taking place unintentionally.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The story began with Cat and Chicken on a bus, heading to a hat store where a big sale was taking place.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn