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
“That’s why we came here. We want to take up a collection and pay for his headstone, with whatever quote you would like on it.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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