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being taken vs been taken

The phrases 'being taken' and 'been taken' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Being taken' is used when referring to an ongoing action or process in the present, while 'been taken' is used to indicate a completed action or state in the past.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 5302 views

being taken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to an ongoing action or process in the present.

Use 'being taken' when you want to describe an action or process that is currently happening or ongoing. It is often used in passive voice constructions.

Examples:

The car is being taken to the mechanic for repairs.
The test papers are being taken to the examination room.
The patient is being taken care of by the nurses.

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Measures are already being taken in this sphere under Article 308 TEC.
Perhaps someone saw me being taken.
Perhaps the measures being taken today were also planned.
Nobody actually saw her being taken.
This one's being taken for some restoration work.
Your friend is being taken care of.
Not to mention whatever fat bonus he got for not being taken alive.
Any problems he has are being taken care of.
Like something being taken away from me.
Let's talk about your boys being taken...
There remains the shame of being taken in so easily.
I don't think she minds being taken away.
And the other things are being taken care of.
I'm Just not used to being taken seriously.
You're being taken for a fool, Miss Mardle.
I won't risk you or anyone else being taken prisoner by that man.
No, your possessions are being taken.
Everything is being taken care of at Orchestra.
Because I don't like being taken for a ride.
It's being taken care of.

Alternatives:

is taken
getting taken
getting transported
getting carried
getting moved

been taken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a completed action or state in the past.

Use 'been taken' when you want to indicate that something has already been completed or happened in the past. It is often used in passive voice constructions.

Examples:

The decision has been taken by the committee.
The package had been taken from the doorstep.
The opportunity has been taken by someone else.

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Mr President, many decisions have been taken.
They've been taken by someone, stolen.
It must've been taken without my knowledge.
We think this girl may have been taken by the unsub.
He is saying that most likely Minsk has been taken.
Officials claim extra measures have been taken... ...to ensure another escape would be impossible.
One person has been taken into custody.
Sire... the citadel's been taken.
Admiral, the railway has already been taken by partisans.
A blood sample's been taken.
Appropriate security checks have already been taken.
It could have been taken abroad.
The first hesitant steps have been taken.
Auggie Anderson and three other individuals have been taken hostage by Somali pirates.
The Dragon head's been taken off the auction block.
Much has been taken from us.
We have to assume they've been taken.
Chopper 4 has been taken hostage.
Your princess has been taken by the dragon.
It could have been taken anywhere in Syria.

Alternatives:

has been taken
was taken
had been removed
had been carried
had been transported

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