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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
But senators took up the issue themselves with a legislative rewrite of what was originally a bill concerning license plates for veterans, and their revision of HB 583 passed in a 34-15 vote late last week.
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Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This loading process can take up to five hours, according to NASA.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Refining takes about 20 days, and the entire process could take up to a month.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The board had planned to take up the question again Friday, with a final vote scheduled.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
This loading process can take up to five hours, according to NASA.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Refining takes about 20 days, and the entire process could take up to a month.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The board had planned to take up the question again Friday, with a final vote scheduled.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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The storm lifted the roof of a boathouse and damaged a dock, garage, and fence.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major oil exporters outside of the Middle East have been lifted by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some looking to position themselves as reliable suppliers in a world desperate for energy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, emphasizing that underage individuals who were drinking will not face penalties for coming forward.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink The food throughout Vietnam is fantastic and is a huge reason to visit the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those who've borrowed up to $24,999 will still have a 10-year repayment term.—
Kamaron McNair,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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She has been forced to borrow gas money from her 15-year-old daughter’s birthday gift fund and ration her own food so her three children can eat.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Young raised concerns about the legitimacy, and even the existence, of the agreement.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to continue the mission with the money raised.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Businesses are either forced to absorb rising input costs, which pressures profit margins, or pass them through to clients, which adds to inflationary pressures.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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As naval forces continue to adopt autonomous systems, such advancements are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of underwater warfare and maritime security.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mahan’s plan also outlines a framework for evaluating and enforcing accountability, borrowing certain ideas from policies adopted in other states.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Acclaimed director, producer and screenwriter Spike Lee hit the red carpet carrying a handbag designed by Detroit native Runyaro Richardson, a moment that quickly elevated her brand on a global stage.—
Lauren Winfrey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Does Herb Sendek have it in him to elevate the Broncos to the top consistently in a depleted conference?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ethos to cook classic Northern Thai food while embracing local ingredients will remain the same—like use of sea buckthorn in place of tamarind.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our work there was facilitated thanks to political leaders who chose not to rely solely on conventional engineering solutions but instead embraced design and cultural ambition through international competitions.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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