| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | took up a [noun] | 70 |
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| 2 | took up a [noun sg] | 70 |
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| 3 | took up a [noun] | 63 |
|
| 4 | took up a position | 18 |
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| 5 | took up a position | 18 |
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| 6 | took up a post | 8 |
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| 7 | took up a post | 8 |
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| 8 | took up an [noun] | 7 |
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| 9 | took up a lot | 6 |
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| 10 | took up a lot | 6 |
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