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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
Without naming specific policies, Santana said taking up more issues important to those communities would have led to stronger outcomes for Democrats during the November election when Democrats lost the Michigan House as well as the presidential election to Republican Donald Trump.
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
Gardiner has taken up a non-exec chair role, replacing Graham Coxell, and a CEO will be appointed early next year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Disbursement by check or ACH may take up to 1-2 business days after closing.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
By creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Donald Trump is taking up some of the same issues.
—John Hendrickson, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
Gardiner has taken up a non-exec chair role, replacing Graham Coxell, and a CEO will be appointed early next year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Disbursement by check or ACH may take up to 1-2 business days after closing.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
By creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Donald Trump is taking up some of the same issues.
—John Hendrickson, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for take up
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Lobo, who won the AP female athlete of the year award after lifting UConn to its first national championship, was on the court for the launch of the WNBA two years later.Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Used consistently, the formula can give the lashes a curled, lifted look without the help of a prescription drug.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 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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America does not have a good system for protecting those who borrow but for whom investment in higher education doesn't pay off.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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To borrow the basketball phrase, shooters have to shoot.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the ruling was seen as a potentially even bigger gift to Trump because one portion of it, which deals with trial evidence, raised questions about the criminal trial Trump already lost.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t the first time that Underwood has been at the church to raise her voice in song.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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There are a few reasons why timing matters when salting mashed potatoes: Salt absorption: Potatoes absorb salt at different stages of the cooking process in different ways.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that optimistic individuals are more likely to adopt healthy behaviors, manage stress effectively, get sick less often, heal more quickly from illness, and even enjoy stronger immune systems.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 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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Now, silver is also elevating even the most elegant manicures with just a few simple steps!Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Each has elevated and expanded that music for more than half a century, on recordings and concert stages alike.George Varga, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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For sure, consumers have fully embraced omnichannel shopping.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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To house the growing urban population and achieve the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while leading the fight against climate change, cities must embrace transformative, sustainable urban development.Anacláudia Rossbach, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Take up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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