Example sentences of "up [conj] took a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 As the fire burnt down , the duergar got up and took a log lying to the right of the fire and placed it amongst the embers .
2 She stood up and took a roll of bills out of her purse .
3 Bernice propped herself up and took a bite .
4 " Certainly , " Aunt Tossie sat up and took a sip from her glass .
5 He sat up and took a piece of mud-coloured rag out of his pocket and wiped his face .
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