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Meanings of taken in English

Understood in a certain way; made sense of.

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                      Usage of taken in English
                      1
                      Although the actual encounter must have taken place thousands of years ago.
                      The Neutronium Alchemist
                      2
                      Mr Peart said public confidence has taken a battering over recent years.
                      Radio NZ
                      3
                      Steps are being taken in some countries to improve the situation, however.
                      The Irish Times
                      4
                      The Welsh government said steps were being taken to support young people.
                      BBC
                      5
                      No decision was taken today and the private hearing will continue tomorrow.
                      The Irish Times
                      6
                      However, he has taken on a more serious tone in recent days.
                      News.com.au
                      7
                      Priestley said some people had taken housing offered by the state government.
                      The Guardian
                      8
                      However, action needs to be taken to ensure it holds that position.
                      The Irish Times
                      9
                      Gardai said that the decision had been taken for public safety reasons.
                      The Irish Times
                      10
                      Here is another very similar example, taken from a recent Linux system:
                      Essential system administration, 3rd edition
                      11
                      Our number four slot this year is taken by the encryption debate.
                      Wired
                      12
                      The gay marriage law in Washington state has not yet taken effect.
                      Reuters
                      13
                      The government, he said, has taken appropriate measures in fighting the virus.
                      Reuters
                      14
                      The measures being taken will, of course, help to protect some homes.
                      The Irish Times
                      15
                      She said the data suggested the approach taken was the right one.
                      Radio NZ
                      16
                      Who knew what form mancery might have taken, seven thousand years ago?
                      Tetrarch (Well of Echoes)
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                      Common
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