taken up

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China's controls on rare earth exports, AI rivalry and the countries' raucous trade relationship are also among the topics expected to be taken up by the two heads of state.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

That same decision would have taken up to a year in the state system, said Svensson, who previously worked in public schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Most of that is taken up by the price of the resale tickets, with the three Scotland games more than 20% higher than the England matches.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

She said her top concerns are housing affordability and public safety — issues that she feels Soto-Martínez has not seriously taken up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The spirit actions that Kate described, “the piano was sweetly played upon by spirit fingers, the guitar was played, then taken up and carried above our heads …” didn’t seem all that miraculous any longer.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock