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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
The deal is projected to be around $67 billion and could take up to 18 months to receive shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Testing could take up to one month, but officials were tight-lipped about further details.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Many trees, shrubs, and perennials take up to three years to grow a strong root system after transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The term 'Self-sacrificing,' or Jan-fada, refers to individuals who are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend the Islamic Republic in the event of a military attack.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Testing could take up to one month, but officials were tight-lipped about further details.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Many trees, shrubs, and perennials take up to three years to grow a strong root system after transplanting.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The term 'Self-sacrificing,' or Jan-fada, refers to individuals who are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend the Islamic Republic in the event of a military attack.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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Under a new arrangement, shipments of goods from Turkey or Armenia through a third country may now directly list their final destination or point of origin as Turkey or Armenia, lifting a prior restriction on such designations, Keceli said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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If there are areas of the bowl that have more stains, add a touch more of baking soda to them to try and lift them out.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Food and drink Amada was a standout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Luxury has learnt to borrow the grammar of collectible culture, and collectible culture has learnt to move with the urgency of streetwear.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Every penny of that spending blitz was borrowed and essentially printed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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That alone, to me, raises questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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From a slew of acids, designed to slough off dead skin cells, to masks that help draw and absorb oil, the sheer array can be overwhelming.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Lay tomato and cucumber slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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It must be adopted by Tuesday, June 30.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The groups called for a moratorium on new data center development in order to allow local governments more time to adopt policies, investigate new zoning codes and hear community input.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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When cable television eventually was embraced by Hollywood and Wall Street, Turner bragged about having gotten there first.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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