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Discover LudwigThe phrase "takes hold" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it in a variety of contexts, such as when you want to describe a sensation beginning to take effect, when an idea or notion begins to be accepted, or when a behavior or attitude begins to become more widely accepted. For example: "The new trend quickly took hold, and within weeks people were clamoring to get on board."
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takes hold
verb
Third person singular of take hold
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An elfin magic takes hold.
But inertia quickly takes hold.
Madness takes hold.
She takes hold of his hands.
And once it takes hold, it accelerates.
Sometimes, a feedback loop takes hold.
The impact of cutting classes takes hold.
Or watch as secular stagnation takes hold.
Against expectation, a sea change eventually takes hold.
Inside the cocoon, a gentle sense of competition takes hold.
In Manhattan's Chinatown, Spicy Big Tray Chicken takes hold.
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