taking up
Example Sentences
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"The cost of a bus or tram journey should never be what stops a young person getting to college, taking up an apprenticeship, joining a sports club or simply spending time with friends," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Otherwise, the status quo is maintained, the farmers remain stressed and the next generation is not interested in taking up farming."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
After taking up comedy classes and street performances on the East Coast, Zucker quickly transitioned to working in theater and eventually moved to L.A. at 18 to pursue comedy, interning at Upright Citizens Brigade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Mr. Batiste had learned “Straight, No Chaser” shortly after taking up the piano at age 11 but had yet to dig into the rest of Monk’s repertoire of what are now mostly jazz standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Then I’ll go without. I don’t care what people say!” cried Jo, taking up her book.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
