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Discover LudwigThe phrase "what takes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the requirements or conditions necessary for something to happen or be achieved.
Example: "I want to understand what takes to succeed in this competitive industry."
Alternatives: "what is required" or "what is needed".
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But what takes!
How do you decide what takes priority?
"That's what takes time," he said.
"As long as what takes?" I asked.
And what takes root in their place?
What takes courage in your lives?
But what takes place is no accident.
What takes you to a "happy place"?
*Spoilers ahead* "You want to know what takes real courage?
That's what takes you where you want to go".
We're always surprised by what takes the cake.
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