take the place of (someone or something)

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: to replace (someone or something)

Who will take the place of the current pope?

Televisions began to take the place of radios in most families' homes.

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Recent Examples on the Web Software maker Palantir will take the place of American Airlines, and Dell is replacing Etsy, according to a statement. —

Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024 The average age of a motorcyclist in the U.S. has risen steadily as fewer young people have stepped up to take the place of baby boomers easing out of the saddle. —

Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024 Designed to take the place of three different U.S. military aircraft, the F-35 would be produced for many years at home. —

Jonathan Caverley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2012 No way will this take the place of remote instruction. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take the place of (someone or something)

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