take up
Example Sentences
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"Their contribution has inspired us to take up cricket and to perform the way we are doing today, so their role is very crucial and they have laid the foundation," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Without the ability to take up creatine, the cells survived less effectively, became less active, and were far less capable of preparing T cells to recognize and attack tumors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
On the one hand, we get what he’s saying: He won the nomination, so a candidate in his vein should take up the mantle.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
In the U.S., employees can take up to nine weeks of leave annually to care for immediate family members who are critically or terminally ill.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
First, I see Jennifer Mitchell take up her finished test.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
