Example sentences of "[vb past] [subord] [pers pn] [verb] up a " in BNC.
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| 1 | That occurred although it took up a large slice of their already-depleted income , and they also ran the risk of getting lung cancer and other smoking related diseases , and placed the health of their children in jeopardy . |
| 2 | She stopped as I held up a finger . |
| 3 | I thought if you hold up a box of Roses chocolates , grin at it and say , ‘ Mmm … great chocolates ! ’ everybody quite correctly will despise you . |
| 4 | Newman enquired as he picked up a cup . |
| 5 | ‘ I needed a break from routine rather badly , ’ he said as he drew up a chair and sat down . |