After the new governor's reforms were announced, hope had taken hold among the population.

After the emergency drill, the senior nurse had taken control of the ward.

point taken, I'll adjust the schedule accordingly.

The old books had been taken out of the attic and placed on the table.

Her flawless presentation had taken the cake during the conference, leaving everyone impressed.

The scout, taken point on the patrol, spotted the enemy first.

After the report was published, the committee had taken action to address the safety concerns.

By the time we arrived, the ceremony had taken place.

She had taken a hint and left before the argument escalated.

I felt embarrassed when I realized they'd taken the mickey out of my accent during the meeting.