take up

Example Sentences

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For a couple spending $120,000 a year in retirement, for example, essentials might take up $70,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The problem with using standard electrical equipment for new data centers is that it’s inefficient, and is starting to take up too much space inside the buildings.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Ballots in California are accepted for up to seven days after the election if they are postmarked on or before election day, and the official count can take up to 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

According to S&P Global’s analysis, it would take up to six months to return to 80% of precrisis supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They weren’t her favorite, but if Ophie was going to take up her own investigation it was best to be prepared, so she relied on the professionals.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland