taking up

Example Sentences

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They hold almost all of an atom's mass while taking up only a tiny part of its total volume.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He’s not the only one from the 1989 team taking up the challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Data-center construction promises higher energy and water costs while taking up more and more land.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

After taking up running in her forties, the BBC News at Six presenter has completed some of the most gruelling races in the world.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“I wanted to see how you children were settling in, but I had a very difficult case in the High Court and it was taking up much of my time.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket