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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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Recent Examples of take up
See their plans Supreme Court takes up how to keep kids from lewd content without limiting adults' rights
What is the presidential oath of office?
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
That was a game-changer as the Chiefs responded with a 13-play, 81-yard drive on their own that took up 7 minutes and 44 seconds and resulted in Kelce’s touchdown.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Future administrations can further advance science and address major societal challenges by considering how ready society is to take up new technologies and increasing collaboration between government and civil society.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, as part of CNN’s proposal, Acosta would potentially move to Los Angeles to take up his new duties, according to the people familiar with the discussions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
That was a game-changer as the Chiefs responded with a 13-play, 81-yard drive on their own that took up 7 minutes and 44 seconds and resulted in Kelce’s touchdown.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Future administrations can further advance science and address major societal challenges by considering how ready society is to take up new technologies and increasing collaboration between government and civil society.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
Indeed, as part of CNN’s proposal, Acosta would potentially move to Los Angeles to take up his new duties, according to the people familiar with the discussions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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One play later, Kelce lifted his arms, signaling the game-winning touchdown just as Mahomes completed an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to receiver Mecole Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cats appear to be more susceptible to bird flu as dozens of cats have died from eating raw pet food or drinking raw milk contaminated with the virus.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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But even two people who drink the same amount may be affected differently, depending on their genes and other risk factors.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Guests who lost their homes borrowed suits and shoes for the couple’s wedding.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These include lending, borrowing, and yield generation, to name a few.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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While Chinese companies are taking advantage of the ever-stronger economic ties between the two countries, concerns are being raised about Russia's level of dependence on its neighbor at a time when it is being choked by sanctions and IT firms are laying off staff.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Seated in a wheelchair, Weinstein made a rare address to the court and raised his voice to plead with Farber to switch his trial date with an earlier trial that’s already on the calendar.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Sustainable farming practices, such as planting cover crops or reducing fertilizer use, will also prevent nutrient runoff from feeding the algal blooms, as would reducing the amount of land that’s covered in concrete and installing more green infrastructure that absorbs rainwater.—
Diana Kruzman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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That's because studios tend to absorb the costs of individual pictures in their overall expenses and don't itemize how much was spent on each one.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Retailers are adopting these platforms to simulate disruptive scenarios such as weather or labor shortages, allowing for quick network adjustments and long-term strategic planning.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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If adopted, the legislative changes — pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton — would render DeSantis virtually powerless over immigration enforcement in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Worse still for reformers, Garfield's vice president, Chester Alan Arthur, suddenly elevated to the top job, had climbed the ranks of dirty machine politics, enjoying the fruits of the spoils system along the way.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The victory also elevated his career earnings total to more than $7 million, not too shabby for a horse that sold at auction for $40,000 as a 2-year-old.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Marcus Mariota is embracing life as a proud #GirlDad to his daughter, Makaia Kei Mariota.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The actress embraced winter glamour while out and about in New York City.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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