take up
Example Sentences
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At a summit scheduled for next Thursday, he and President Trump are expected to take up a crowded agenda—artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and trade, among others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
One thing that’s certain is that Marisol will have to take up the fight for her own future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Local businesses say they struggle to find workers willing or able to take up many jobs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Every veteran touring musician knows that the best way to snap the audience to attention is to stop singing during their biggest hit and invite the audience to take up the slack.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Everyone laughs—Micah, Maddy, and the band kids who take up the other half of our table.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
