How to Use take the place of (someone or something) in a Sentence

take the place of (someone or something)

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  • And a lot of times, movements are put in place to take the place of the white man.
    — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 28 Mar. 2021
  • That would take the place of her past work on the Lena River.
    — Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 3 May 2023
  • Steve found an artist to make projections that would take the place of the doves.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • And what would take the place of heroes, and all the dusty monuments to them?
    — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022
  • But popping pills doesn’t take the place of a good diet.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
  • But no online-feedback tool can take the place of a good whiff!
    — Chandler Dean, The New Yorker, 8 June 2021
  • Two programs of smaller awards would take the place of these Track 1 awards.
    — science.org, 2 July 2024
  • Weight lifting belts don’t take the place of strong core muscles.
    — Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The new consent order will take the place of the 2022 cease-and-desist order.
    — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Like all volunteers, Nesbitt doesn't take the place of the skilled chefs.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The more pressing question is what new or new-ish shows can take the place of the ones exiting the scene?
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2023
  • Juicy pears take the place of apples in this twist on the apple cranberry crisp.
    — Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022
  • As the new shoots take the place of taller, older stems, more of the unsightly portions can be removed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Feb. 2022
  • Here in a pint-sized kitchen designed by Cochineal, vintage sconces take the place of humdrum task lighting.
    — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 20 May 2022
  • As condos take the place of cows, these old-school ice cream stands serve as reminders of a time when dairy farming thrived in the region.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The second round will take the place of April's payment because April 1 will be on a Saturday this year.
    — Misty Severi, Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In my case, my excuse over too many decades was that fiction reading shouldn’t take the place of non-fiction.
    — John Tamny, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • Now, the question for nurseries is what plants should take the place of these popular staples.
    — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2021
  • The restaurant will take the place of Creamistry, an ice cream shop that closed in early 2023, The Advocate reports.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Buyers should note that our choice for the best hot tub cover on a budget doesn’t take the place of a hard, lockable hot tub cover.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
  • The as-yet-unnamed restaurant will take the place of former sushi spot Teppo, which closed a few weeks ago on Greenville Avenue.
    — Dallas News, 21 July 2022
  • Better for the echo of Brahms to fill Funkhouser’s hallway than for the hallway to remain silent, and better for her poem to take the place of an empty page.
    — Erica Funkhouser, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Hometown Heroes take the place of grand marshals at other parades.
    — Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2023
  • Huckabee's portrait will take the place of former governor George Donaghey's portrait, which has hung in the room since 1930.
    — Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Seven-on-seven flag football games will highlight the events at the stadium and take the place of the traditional Pro Bowl game.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 2 Feb. 2023
  • While useful for a variety of reasons, home A1C tests do not take the place of daily glucose testing.
    — Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023
  • These glasses take the place of multiple pieces of glassware — which helps cut down on dirty dishes and streamline storage.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • These take the place of a loan or bank application that would be used in traditional finance.
    — Paul Vigna, WSJ, 8 May 2022
  • The show could also take the place of Yellowstone, which might not continue beyond its fifth season.
    — Tommy Cummings, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Ensure video games don’t take the place of outdoor activity.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 14 June 2024

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