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Discover Ludwig"pick up arms" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is typically used to mean to physically take up weapons or engage in armed conflict. Example: "During the revolution, the rebels took to the streets, ready to pick up arms against the oppressive government." In this sentence, "pick up arms" is used to describe the rebels physically taking weapons and preparing for battle.
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But I could not pick up arms and legs of kids – it was too much".
I don't believe Hondurans will pick up arms to kill other Hondurans".
"I'm getting e-mails saying, 'We need to retaliate, it's time we pick up arms,' "Mr. Der said.
He was crossing the border with 20 men who he said would pick up arms on the other side.
Individuals who pick up arms -- this is what I believe -- have effectively denounced their citizenship, and this legislation simply memorializes that effort.
"It made me very angry to where I wanted to pick up arms and actually fight against people who would do that".
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The accelerometers in these devices pick up arm movement, so they're OK at counting steps, but measurement of other energy expenditure can be inaccurate.
"The battlefield in this country is not picking up arms or anything like that.
"Now Muslims all over the world have picked up arms … are marching in the field of jihad.
The importance of employment for former fighters is acknowledged as an important element of keeping them from picking up arms again.
Legally, he may have relinquished his citizenship when he picked up arms against the United States, but this would be a matter of dispute.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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