take hold

The idea did not take hold but it was a way of getting over that stumbling block.

The US had tried to organise a 30-day ceasefire but that never took hold, and this latest chapter underscores the difficulty in achieving even a brief pause in fighting,

But the fall may only be temporary as analysts say it's expected to spike from April as rising bills and higher business costs take hold.

Plenty of people are suffering financially right now, and many are likely to join them in the months and years to come if a recession takes hold.

Leasing of buildings used to collect and distribute imported goods has slowed at least temporarily as businesses wait to see whether the tariffs take hold at their announced rates or ease through negotiations.