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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
please take up the blanket so I can look underneath it
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as in to borrow
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
one cluster of fans started chanting the team name of the champions, and the crowd quickly took up the cry
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What comes next is impossible to know As a second son not poised to take up his father’s mantle, Assad studied ophthalmology in London until his older brother Bassel, who had been groomed to succeed Hafez, died in a car crash in 1994.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
And after dinner, I was gently kidnapped, forced to take up residency with the mother-daughter duo for the duration of my two-week stay.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dot also took up a ton of real estate on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, with seven out of the top 10 and the entire top five.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The case was put on hold as the Supreme Court then took up the matter.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
And after dinner, I was gently kidnapped, forced to take up residency with the mother-daughter duo for the duration of my two-week stay.
—Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Explore Kendrick Lamar See latest videos, charts and news
Dot also took up a ton of real estate on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, with seven out of the top 10 and the entire top five.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The case was put on hold as the Supreme Court then took up the matter.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Supporting Ukraine’s domestic market Nemiroff also has an eye on lifting the Ukrainian economy.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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While some of them yearned to turn back the clock, most men’s rights activists wanted to advance a new gender order—one that borrowed selectively from the burgeoning second-wave women’s liberation movement.Theresa Iker / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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This documentary borrows its name from the former West African kingdom of Dahomey, founded in the 17th century by King Houegbadja.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ami Vitale Created to raise awareness and support projects dedicated to biodiversity conservation, the 2024 Annual Print Initiative gathers 100 fine-art prints from photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier, and Ami Vitale.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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There have been countless investigations, books, movies and documentaries that raise legitimate questions about whether Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes absorbing the likely loss of Russia’s two military bases in Syria, and accepting what analysts call the crushing defeat of Kremlin ally Iran.Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cruise, which previously operated as a subsidiary, will now be fully absorbed by GM.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Montblanc adopts a meticulous approach to entering new markets, conducting in-depth analyses of local cultural backgrounds, consumer behaviors and aesthetic preferences, which enables the brand to effortlessly integrate its core essence with regional cultures.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Now 30 years old, Dawkins has adopted a work smarter, not harder strategy this season and has depended less on his athleticism to win.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Foster’s talent for creating memorable and heartwarming experiences elevated the event from a traditional charity gala to a celebration honoring those with type 1 diabetes and the heroes that support them.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hodge’s commanding performance elevates the series to new heights.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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Warm up rooms with notes of cinnamon and cashmere or embrace the Christmas spirit with sugar cookies scents — all of which are on sale at Amazon starting at $15.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Their Majesties Charles and Camilla are embracing the Christmas spirit after coming off of a tumultuous year marked by health issues.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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