Today’s “Word of the Day” is take hold and it is a phrasal verb meaning “begin to have a result/effect; be established”.
Example Sentence: A new ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey took hold on Friday in northwestern Syria, but after years of failed truces some residents say they are not holding their breath.
This word is present in today’s The Hindu international news article Syria ceasefire takes hold, but residents are cynical and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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