The phrase 'took matters into one's own hands' perfectly described how Maria handled the stalled project.

After trying the homemade bread at the farmers' market, he took a liking to the baker's sourdough and visited every Saturday.

When the community watched crime rise and the city did nothing, someone finally took the law into one's own hands.

During the meeting, the manager took a view that delaying the launch would be wiser.

The committee took under advisement the new proposal and asked staff for additional data.

She took a look at the recipe before deciding what to cook.

When the project succeeded, Jenna took credit for the idea even though the whole team had contributed.

The Toogoods volunteered every summer to restore the old lighthouse and welcome visitors.

Tooba carefully adjusted the photos on the wall until they looked perfectly aligned.

During the conference, I note-took every recommendation so I could implement the best ideas.