take note

idiom

: to notice or give special attention to someone or something
She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
She took note of the exact time.

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Americans who pine for Medicare for All in the United States should take note of their Canadian peers waiting—and dying—in line for care. Sally Pipes, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu, should take note that even those who seem untouchable today can end up in The Hague. arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025 Literary fans should take note of the books on the shelves, which are from the collection of the late Larry McMurtry, the American novelist who wrote Lonesome Dove and many others. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 White Noise Machines – Surprisingly Effective Light sleepers and city dwellers, take note — white noise machines aren’t just for babies and can often be the key to uninterrupted sleep. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take note

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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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