take up

Example Sentences

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She roused the grads to “be the biggest monster. Take up space. Ask for what you need. Use your power, your vote, your voice, your freedom.”

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Take up a hobby or sport, meditate, go see every well-reviewed movie out now so that you are an expert come awards season.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2019

Take up from investors might have been patchy as U.S. yields were surging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2016

I'd probably say, "Take up accountancy or something."

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2015

“A good idea. We must be honest in our observations. Take up the pen and kindly do the honors, my girl.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly