| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | take up the [noun] on | 21 |
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| 2 | take up the [noun sg] on | 14 |
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| 3 | took up the [noun] on | 11 |
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| 4 | to take up the [noun] on | 7 |
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| 5 | take up the [noun pl] on | 7 |
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| 6 | take up the cudgel on | 6 |
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| 7 | take up the cudgels on | 6 |
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