taken up
Example Sentences
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The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The CFTC, meanwhile, has taken up a strong defense of prediction markets and its right to regulate them.
From Barron's • May 12, 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
In a statement, Amazon said that it has taken up the matter of what to do with “The Apprentice” but that the discussion has remained very much in its early stages.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
I rushed to the front and placed the cup in front of Mr. Lew, who had taken up his place at Ba’s desk again.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
