take up a collection
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No one needs to take up a collection for players who advance deep into tournaments, but the economics of being a solid professional tennis player can be challenging.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2021
The story said a committee had already been formed to take up a collection to help Joe rebuild.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2017
Quorum Court members take up a collection for the children during holidays, she said.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2016
As such, it would be good manners for them to take up a collection and send creator Greg Berlanti a sumptuous fruit basket posthaste.
From Slate ● May 18, 2012
On Ash Wednesday in February or March and the Day of the Migrant in September, all of the churches take up a collection.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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